Catheter-Induced Cement Embolism During Attempted Ablation Procedure.

ABSTRACT: Pulmonary cement embolism is a well-described complication of cement vertebroplasty (1,2). We describe the case of a patient with acute cement embolism during catheter insertion for attempted pulmonary vein isolation 1 month after cement vertebroplasty. We discuss the mechanism of acute cement embolism, possible sequelae, and treatment considerations. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).

SUBMITTER: Wittmer S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8314126 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature