Catheter perforation of the heart.
Out of 11,000 cardiac catheterizations in adult patients, perforation of the heart occurred in four cases (0.036%). Left atrial wall perforation by an NIH catheter occurred in one patient without sequelae. In three patients, right ventricular perforation by a Zucker-type catheter was observed, causing pericardial tamponade. This observation may discourage angiographers from the routine use of this type of catheter.
D000368:Aged; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating