Ruptured chordae of the tricuspid valve. The consequence of flow-directed Swan-Ganz catheterization.
- W R Smith,
- F L Glauser, and
- P Jemison
Abstract
A case of autopsy-documented ruptured chordae tendineae of the tricuspid valve, secondary to flow-directed Swan-Ganz catheterization of the right side of the heart is presented. A possible mechanism is discussed and safeguards to prevent this complication are suggested.
