[Hemopericardium caused by cardiac perforation during anticoagulation therapy. Description of 2 cases]

G Ital Cardiol. 1991 May;21(5):557-61.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

We describe two cases of cardiac tamponade following a right ventricular wall perforation, due to temporary stimulating catheter, during acute myocardial infarction. The pericardial effusion, which occurred after the catheter remotion, could have been favoured by the anticoagulant treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anticoagulants / administration & dosage
  • Cardiac Catheterization / adverse effects*
  • Heart Rupture / complications
  • Heart Rupture / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pericardial Effusion / etiology*

Substances

  • Anticoagulants