Left Brachiocephalic Perforation During Right Heart Catheterization

Right heart catheterization is overall considered a safe procedure, although complications can arise from venous access injuries, arrhythmias, vasovagal episodes, and pulmonary artery rupture. We present a case of left brachiocephalic vein perforation during a diagnostic right heart catheterization,...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Farooqui, Samid M., North, Justin, Bernardo, Roberto J.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2022
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9044287/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35493800
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2022.02.013
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Sumario:Right heart catheterization is overall considered a safe procedure, although complications can arise from venous access injuries, arrhythmias, vasovagal episodes, and pulmonary artery rupture. We present a case of left brachiocephalic vein perforation during a diagnostic right heart catheterization, which was managed conservatively. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)

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