Dilutional acidosis complicating rotational atherectomy

Authors
Alla, SR Jagadeesan, M Marks, DS
Citation
Sr. Alla et al., Dilutional acidosis complicating rotational atherectomy, J INVAS CAR, 11(10), 1999, pp. 627-630
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
JOURNAL OF INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
10423931 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
10
Year of publication
1999
Pages
627 - 630
Database
ISI
SICI code
1042-3931(199910)11:10<627:DACRA>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
Rotational atherectomy is an important technique for the relief of atherosc lerotic disease in both coronary and peripheral arteries. Here, we describe an unusual complication, dilutional metabolic acidosis, due to hydration d uring rotational atherectomy.