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Coronary Artery Perforation after Guidewire Removal

Abstract

Coronary artery perforation is a rare, but potentially serious, complication of percutaneous coronary intervention and is associated with a high incidence of death, Q-wave myocardial infarction, and emergency coronary bypass surgery. Management is different but requires prompt recognition and treatment.

We describe a case of coronary perforation only after guidewire removal and also review the management of vessel rupture and perforation.

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IssueVol 4 No 4 (2009): J Teh Univ Heart Ctr QRcode
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Coronary vessels Cardiac tamponade Pericardiocentesis Angioplasty transluminal percutaneous

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Vakili H, Sadeghi R, Biranvand MR, Namazi MH, Saadat H, Safi M, Motamedi MR. Coronary Artery Perforation after Guidewire Removal. J Tehran Heart Cent. 1;4(4):248-252.