The left atrial catheter: its uses and complications

The authors describe the radiographic appearance of the left atrial catheter, a widely used postsurgical intracardiac device. Recognition of the characteristic appearance of this catheter should be of value in detection of potential complications, including line fracture with resultant retention and...

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Published inRadiology Vol. 185; no. 2; p. 611
Main Authors Leitman, B S, Naidich, D P, McGuinness, G, McCauley, D I
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.1992
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Cardiac Catheterization - instrumentation
Catheters, Indwelling - adverse effects
Equipment Failure
Foreign Bodies - diagnostic imaging
Foreign Bodies - etiology
Heart - diagnostic imaging
Heart Atria
Humans
Male
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:The authors describe the radiographic appearance of the left atrial catheter, a widely used postsurgical intracardiac device. Recognition of the characteristic appearance of this catheter should be of value in detection of potential complications, including line fracture with resultant retention and/or embolization, infection, prosthetic valve dysfunction, and even cardiac tamponade.
ISSN:0033-8419
DOI:10.1148/radiology.185.2.1410383