Dilutional acidosis complicating rotational atherectomy.
Rotational atherectomy is an important technique for the relief of atherosclerotic disease in both coronary and peripheral arteries. Here, we describe an unusual complication, dilutional metabolic acidosis, due to hydration during rotational atherectomy.
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Adult Cardiac Catheterization Lablratory, Section of Cardiology, Medical College of Georgia, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912, USA.
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D000138:Acidosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D017225:Atherectomy, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects*; D023921:Coronary Stenosis / Q000628:therapy; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged