Coronary Artery Air Embolism.
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2013-10
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Coronary artery air embolization is a rare event leading to catastrophic hemodynamic compromise within seconds after
introduction of air emboli within the coronary arteries. The management of massive air embolism should be extremely quick so
as to save life of the patient. We present a case of a 35-year-old, diabetic and hypothyroid female who had massive air embolism
in both LAD and LCX arteries during coronary angiography, which resolved within a few minutes with prompt treatment.
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Coronary artery air embolism, angiography, percutaneous interventions, hemodynamic compromise
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Maheshwari Monika, Agarwal Anand. Coronary Artery Air Embolism. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2013 Oct; 24(5): 423-424.