Nonfatal cardiac perforation after central venous catheter insertion

Nonfatal cardiac perforation after central venous catheter insertion

Cardiac tamponade caused by perforation of the cardiac wall is a rare complication related to central venous catheter (CVC) placement. A 71-year-old female with a previous history of moderate aortic stenosis and kidney transplantation was admitted to hospital due to global heart failure and worsenin...

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Main Authors: Vedran Premuzic, Lea Katalinic, Marijan Pasalic, Hrvoje Jurin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
Subjects:
Cardiac perforation; central venous catheter; complications; pericardial effusion
Online Access:http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2018;volume=12;issue=1;spage=118;epage=120;aulast=Premuzic

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