title: Heparin infusion through a central line misplaced in the carotid artery leading to hemorrhagic stroke.
authors.forename: Rami N
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Khouzam
authors.forename: Mohamad K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Soufi
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Weatherly
mesh_terms: D002339:Carotid Arteries; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000150:complications; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D006493:Heparin