Abrupt Closure: Why Is There No Flow?
Presenter
Joaquin E. Cigarroa, M.D., MSCAI, Oregon Health & Science University Hospital, Portland, OR
Joaquin E. Cigarroa, M.D., MSCAI, Oregon Health & Science University Hospital, Portland, OR
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the potential causes of abrupt loss of coronary flow and learn how to make the differential diagnosis.
- Introduce and explain an algorithmic approach to diagnosing and managing cases of no coronary flow.
- Explain the management strategies for specific complications that cause abrupt closure including coronary dissections, distal embolization, and air embolism.
Keywords: Complex and High-risk Coronary Intervention (CHIP) and Complications