Calcium embolism of the coronary arteries after percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty

Authors
Powell, BD Holmes, DR Nishimura, RA Rihal, CS
Citation
Bd. Powell et al., Calcium embolism of the coronary arteries after percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty, MAYO CLIN P, 76(7), 2001, pp. 753-757
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine","Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS
ISSN journal
00256196 → ACNP
Volume
76
Issue
7
Year of publication
2001
Pages
753 - 757
Database
ISI
SICI code
0025-6196(200107)76:7<753:CEOTCA>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Two cases of rare, catastrophic calcium emboli to the coronary arteries imm ediately after percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty are presented. Pre operative echocardiographic findings may identify patients at risk for this complication. These cases should increase the awareness of calcium emboli and lead to consideration of urgent coronary angiography for patients with signs or symptoms of acute coronary occlusion after valvuloplasty.