A serious complication of a power injector for coronary angiography

Int J Cardiol. 2007 Mar 2;116(1):131-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.04.064. Epub 2006 Jul 28.

Abstract

Recently several contrast delivery systems for coronary angiography have been introduced to provide adequate artery opacification through small catheters, which are thought to facilitate patient comfort and reduce hemorrhagic/vascular complications. However, the safety profile of a specific system has not been fully examined. In this case report, we present patients who underwent angiography using a contrast delivery system and suffered from massive air embolism necessitating mechanical support. We discuss the potential mechanism and the prevention of this complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage*
  • Coronary Angiography / instrumentation*
  • Drug Delivery Systems / adverse effects*
  • Embolism, Air / diagnosis
  • Embolism, Air / etiology*
  • Embolism, Air / therapy
  • Equipment Safety
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intra-Arterial
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Contrast Media