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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002;21:119-120
© 2002 Elsevier Science NL

Case report

Epicardial haematoma: rare cause of acute myocardial ischaemia

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Harefield Hospital, Hill end Road, Harefield, Middlesex UB9 6JH, UK

Received 21 June 2001; received in revised form 22 October 2001; accepted 22 October 2001.

* Corresponding author. Tel.: +44-1895-828-550; fax: +44-1895-828-992
e-mail: m.amrani{at}rbh.nthames.nhs.uk

Pericardial effusion and coronary dissection are well known complications of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). We report a rare case of sub-epicardial haematoma after PTCA, leading to local compression and cardiogenic shock. We discuss the successful management of this problem.

Key Words: Subepicardial haematoma • Angioplasty • Myocardial ischaemia

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