title: Hemoptysis after subclavian vein puncture for pacemaker implantation: importance of wire-guided venous puncture.
abstract: We report a case of hemoptysis occurring after subclavian vein puncture for pacemaker implantation. Hemoptysis related to injury of lung parenchyma is a rare complication of subclavian vein access and is usually self limited, but can affect prognosis in critically ill patients. Venogram-guided or even better wire-guided venous puncture allow safe access to the subclavian vein in difficult cases. A review of the pertinent literature is also presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, USEK-NDS University Hospital, St. Charbel Street, Byblos, Jbeil, Lebanon.
authors.forename: Antoine
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kossaify
authors.forename: Nayla
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Nicolas
authors.forename: Pierre
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Edde