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Calcium embolism of the coronary arteries after percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11444410     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Two cases of rare, catastrophic calcium emboli to the coronary arteries immediately after percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty are presented. Preoperative echocardiographic findings may identify patients at risk for this complication. These cases should increase the awareness of calcium emboli and lead to consideration of urgent coronary angiography for patients with signs or symptoms of acute coronary occlusion after valvuloplasty.
Authors:
B D Powell; D R Holmes; R A Nishimura; C S Rihal
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Mayo Clinic proceedings. Mayo Clinic     Volume:  76     ISSN:  0025-6196     ISO Abbreviation:  Mayo Clin. Proc.     Publication Date:  2001 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2001-07-10     Completed Date:  2001-07-19     Revised Date:  2007-10-29    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0405543     Medline TA:  Mayo Clin Proc     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  753-7     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn 55905, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Autopsy
Balloon Dilatation / adverse effects*,  methods
Calcinosis / diagnosis,  etiology*
Coronary Angiography
Coronary Vessels*
Echocardiography
Embolism / diagnosis,  etiology*
Fatal Outcome
Female
Humans
Male
Mitral Valve Stenosis / therapy*
Rheumatic Heart Disease / therapy*
Risk Factors

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