| Literature DB >> 27389729 |
Fabien Picard1, Xavier Millán1, Quentin de Hemptinne1, Philippe L L'allier1.
Abstract
Trans-septal puncture is associated with risks of serious complications. We report a case of an obese 52-year-old man with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy who underwent preoperative coronary angiography and cardiac catheterisation complicated by left atrial perforation. We describe a direct transatrial pericardiocentesis approach to treating cardiac tamponade. 2016 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.Entities:
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27389729 PMCID: PMC4956969 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2016-216351
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X