Could you Survive a Killer Bubble? Coronary Air Embolism

Autor: Rami N. Khouzam, Nephertiti Efeovbokhan, Anthony Whitted
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: International Journal of Cardiovascular Research.
ISSN: 2324-8602
DOI: 10.4172/2324-8602.1000131
Popis: Could you Survive a Killer Bubble? Coronary Air Embolism Coronary air embolism is an uncommon complication encountered during cardiac catheterization. It results from the iatrogenic introduction of air into the coronary vasculature. It is potentially life threatening as the heart and brain are unable to stand even short periods of ischemia.
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