Iatrogenic Acute Aortic Dissection Complicating Coronary Catheterization

• Main Authors: Macovei Liviu (Author), Adoamnei Marius (Author), Dumitrescu Irina (Author), Panţiru Raluca-Mihaela (Author), Năstasă Dan (Author), Sascău Radu Andy (Author), Stătescu Cristian (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sciendo, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Coronary dissection extending to the ascending aorta is an uncommon complication of invasive coronary procedures which carries a life-threatening risk. The performance of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) at centers without emergency surgical instruments has increased awareness of potential c...