Hemoptysis after Subclavian Vein Puncture for Pacemaker Implantation: Importance of Wire-Guided Venous puncture
We report a case of hemoptysis occurring after subclavian vein puncture for pacemaker implantation. Hemoptysis related to injury of lung parenchyma is a rare complication of subclavian vein access and is usually self limited, but can affect prognosis in critically ill patients. Venogram-guided or ev...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.4137/CCRep.S10006 |