Abstract
A case of Swan-Ganz catheter–induced pulmonary artery injury is discussed. Iatrogenic pulmonary artery injury probably occurs more frequently than is clinically suspected. Pulmonary angiography is urged when hemoptysis occurs in a patient with an indwelling pulmonary artery catheter.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 629-630 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1982 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine