Abstract
Percutaneous coronary interventions have been a widely accepted method as a treatment option in patients with coronary artery disease. Unfortunately, the rare procedure-related complications pose a potential risk for patients, either during catheterization or afterwards. We present a case, in which we found of a retained guidewire segment in the right coronary artery.
MeSH terms
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Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / adverse effects*
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Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / instrumentation*
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Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / methods
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Coronary Angiography
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Coronary Artery Disease / diagnostic imaging
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Coronary Artery Disease / therapy*
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Device Removal
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Equipment Failure
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Severity of Illness Index
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Vascular Patency / physiology