title: Management of coronary air embolism during coronary stenting.
abstract: Coronary air embolism is a rare complication of cardiac catheterisation. We describe an alternative method of managing this complication which may be preferable to conventional methods.
authors.affiliation: Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey. dretaci@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Atac
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Celik
authors.forename: Ozcan
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Ozeke
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000628:therapy; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003329:Coronary Vasospasm / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007269:Injections, Intra-Arterial / Q000009:adverse effects; D005996:Nitroglycerin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D005996:Nitroglycerin