Staphylococcal pericarditis following percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty

Authors
Sankari, A Kumar, AN Kabins, S Chandna, H Lieb, D
Citation
A. Sankari et al., Staphylococcal pericarditis following percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, CATHET C IN, 50(1), 2000, pp. 71-73
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
50
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
71 - 73
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(200005)50:1<71:SPFPTC>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
Infectious complications occurring after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty are uncommon. We are reporting a case of bacterial pericarditi s developing 1 week after coronary angioplasty and stent implantation. Trea tment with appropriate antibiotics and drainage of the infected pericardial effusion was followed by a protracted hospital course and eventual control of infection and discharge of the patient. (C) 2000 Wiley-Liss, Inc.