title: Epicardial haematoma: rare cause of acute myocardial ischaemia.
abstract: Pericardial effusion and coronary dissection are well known complications of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). We report a rare case of sub-epicardial haematoma after PTCA, leading to local compression and cardiogenic shock. We discuss the successful management of this problem.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Harefield Hospital, Hill end Road, Harefield, Middlesex UB9 6JH, UK.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Misfeld
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ilsley
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Amrani
mesh_terms: D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006406:Hematoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D017202:Myocardial Ischemia / Q000209:etiology*; D010496:Pericardium