Coronary air embolism: A case report and review of the literature
- 20 November 2006
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
- Vol. 68 (6), 879-900
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccd.20880
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.Keywords
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