Management of coronary air embolism during coronary stenting.
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.
Celik
Atac
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Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey. dretaci@yahoo.com
Ozeke
Ozcan
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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*
D005996:Nitroglycerin