title: Coronary air embolism: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Coronary air embolism is a complication in the catheterization laboratory that can be associated with high morbidity and even mortality. A case report of air embolism and methods to prevent this complication from occurring are presented along with various management techniques.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
authors.forename: Joud
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dib
authors.forename: Andrew J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Boyle
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chan
authors.forename: Jon R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Resar
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects*; D023921:Coronary Stenosis / Q000628:therapy; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male