Embolisation of the Coronary Arterial Tree with Thick Contrast Material during Coronary Angiography

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2021 Apr;31(4):466-468. doi: 10.29271/jcpsp.2021.04.466.

Abstract

A 58-year male was referred to our centre with an acute inferior ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). During the primary percutaneous coronary intervention, he suddenly collapsed with severe hypotension and severe bradycardia. The symptoms were attributed to an accidental embolisation of his left coronary system with the thick contrast material. When the remaining contrast in the bottle was investigated, it contained abnormally thick contrast material. This is a rare case of contrast embolisation, which is completely preventable but fatal, if undetected. Key Words: Coronary angiography, Contrast material, Contrast embolisation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media / adverse effects
  • Coronary Angiography / adverse effects
  • Coronary Vessels / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention* / adverse effects
  • ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction* / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Contrast Media