Coronary Perforation Complicating Percutaneous Coronary Intervention – A Case Illustration and Review

Coronary perforation is a potentially fatal complication during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Reports have shown that it occurs in 0.2 to 0.6% of all patients undergoing the procedures. [1-3] Though the frequency of coronary perforation is low, it is a serious and potentially life-threat...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Chin Yong, Ang, Wei Chieh, Jack Tan
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: ASEAN Federation of Cardiology 2013
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4544476/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26316662
http://dx.doi.org/10.7603/s40602-013-0002-9
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Sumario:Coronary perforation is a potentially fatal complication during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Reports have shown that it occurs in 0.2 to 0.6% of all patients undergoing the procedures. [1-3] Though the frequency of coronary perforation is low, it is a serious and potentially life-threatening situation that warrants prompt recognition and management. Here we illustrate a case of coronary perforation, and review the incidence, causes, clinical sequelae and management of coronary perforation in the current contemporary practice.

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