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Could you Survive a Killer Bubble? Coronary Air Embolism

Rami N. Khouzam, Nephertiti Efeovbokhan, Anthony Whitted

Could you Survive a Killer Bubble? Coronary Air Embolism

Coronary air embolism is an uncommon complication encountered during cardiac catheterization. It results from the iatrogenic introduction of air into the coronary vasculature. It is potentially life threatening as the heart and brain are unable to stand even short periods of ischemia.