| The pathology of cholesterol embolism arising as a complication of intra-aortic catheterization. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2599512 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Cholesterol embolism is an unusual but serious complication of intra-arterial procedures such as arteriography and angioplasty. The pathological findings in four cases confirm that this syndrome is due to disseminated micro-emboli composed mainly of cholesterol crystals and that these originate from atheromatous plaques in the aorta which may be traumatized by the catheter used in the intra-arterial procedure. However, angiography is not the sole precipitating cause of this syndrome but is an exacerbating event in a pre-existing process. |
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Authors:
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A Kennedy; D Cumberland; P Gaines |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Histopathology Volume: 15 ISSN: 0309-0167 ISO Abbreviation: Histopathology Publication Date: 1989 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-01-29 Completed Date: 1990-01-29 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7704136 Medline TA: Histopathology Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 515-21 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Histopathology, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Aorta Aortography / adverse effects Catheterization / adverse effects* Cholesterol* Embolism / etiology*, pathology Female Fibrosis / pathology Heart Catheterization / adverse effects Humans Male Middle Aged |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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57-88-5/Cholesterol |
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