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Few coronary complications are as unpredictable as coronary air embolism (CAE). Sequelae range from asymptomatic transient slow-flow to devastating cardiovascular collapse and death. Unlike many PCI complications, CAE is almost always avoidable; as such a sound knowledge of both prevention and management are mandatory for every operator.
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Kelly, D.J. (2016). Coronary Air Embolism. In: Lindsay, A., Chitkara, K., Di Mario, C. (eds) Complications of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4959-0_18
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