title: A serious complication of a power injector for coronary angiography.
abstract: Recently several contrast delivery systems for coronary angiography have been introduced to provide adequate artery opacification through small catheters, which are thought to facilitate patient comfort and reduce hemorrhagic/vascular complications. However, the safety profile of a specific system has not been fully examined. In this case report, we present patients who underwent angiography using a contrast delivery system and suffered from massive air embolism necessitating mechanical support. We discuss the potential mechanism and the prevention of this complication.
authors.forename: Hideaki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kaneda
authors.forename: Shigeru
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Saito
authors.forename: Yusuke
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Miyashita
authors.forename: Saeko
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Takahashi
authors.forename: Takaaki
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Shiono
authors.forename: Yoshio
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Taketani
authors.forename: Hiroshi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Domae
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D017023:Coronary Angiography / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007269:Injections, Intra-Arterial; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media