title: Coronary air embolism during coronary angioplasty.
abstract: A case is described in which the use of the Hartzler microcatheter during coronary angioplasty resulted in coronary air embolism. The recognition, prevention, and mechanism of this occurrence are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hadjimiltiades
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Goldbaum
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mostel
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Mintz
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kimbiris
mesh_terms: D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000628:therapy; D003331:Coronary Vessels; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged