| Literature DB >> 1001064 |
W R Smith, F L Glauser, P Jemison.
Abstract
A case of autopsy-documented ruptured chordae tendineae of the tricuspid valve, secondary to flow-directed Swan-Ganz catheterization of the right side of the heart is presented. A possible mechanism is discussed and safeguards to prevent this complication are suggested.Mesh:
Year: 1976 PMID: 1001064 DOI: 10.1378/chest.70.6.790
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Chest ISSN: 0012-3692 Impact factor: 9.410