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Iatrogenic air embolism following contrast injection during CT pulmonary angiography: a rare but serious complication

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Air embolism is a rare but potentially life-threatening clinical condition resulting from the entry of air into the vascular system. Although it most commonly occurs following surgical or invasive procedures or trauma, it can also arise during imaging procedures involving contrast media administration. This report presents a case of a 73-year-old female patient who developed intravascular air embolism during thoracic CT angiography following intravenous contrast injection. The patient was successfully managed with oxygen therapy and conservative monitoring.

Source: Intercontinental Journal of Emergency Medicine

DOI: 10.51271/icjem-0062

Authors: Kübra Kaplan Kasar, Orhan Kasar

Language: English

Topic: Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Internal Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4414744324

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