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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Coronary air embolism is a complication of coronary angiograpghy, in which there is an iatrogenic introduction of gas bubbles into the blood stream, that can be associated with high morbidity and even mortality. In this case, the signs and symptoms result from the cessation of the blood flow within the arterial segment, caused by even a small amount of bubbles, which lead to tissue ischemia from oxygen starvation and may cause cellular damage and irreversible injury. The most dangerous consequences occur in brain and heart due to their vulnerability to short periods of ischemia.<ref name="Dib-2006">{{Cite journal | last1 = Dib | first1 = J. | last2 = Boyle | first2 = AJ. | last3 = Chan | first3 = M. | last4 = Resar | first4 = JR. | title = Coronary air embolism: a case report and review of the literature. | journal = Catheter Cardiovasc Interv | volume = 68 | issue = 6 | pages = 897-900 | month = Dec | year = 2006 | doi = 10.1002/ccd.20880 | PMID = 17086533 }}</ref> | |||
==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
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Anatomy & Projection Angles | |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vanessa Cherniauskas, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Coronary artery air embolism; coronary air embolization
Overview
Coronary air embolism is a complication of coronary angiograpghy, in which there is an iatrogenic introduction of gas bubbles into the blood stream, that can be associated with high morbidity and even mortality. In this case, the signs and symptoms result from the cessation of the blood flow within the arterial segment, caused by even a small amount of bubbles, which lead to tissue ischemia from oxygen starvation and may cause cellular damage and irreversible injury. The most dangerous consequences occur in brain and heart due to their vulnerability to short periods of ischemia.[1]
Definition
The coronary air embolism is a result from the iatrogenic introduction of gas bubbles into the blood stream, an uncommon complication in the cardiac catheterization.[1]
Pathophysiology
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Epidemiology and Demographics
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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
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Example
 (Left Anterior Descending Artery; RAO Caudal) |