Rupture of a left internal mammary artery during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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چکیده
We present a rare case of a left internal mammary artery rupture during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This case demonstrates that intrinsic cardiac/vascular injuries can occur even with manual CPR, and each patient should be monitored closely, considering the very subtle signs that can clue the physicians into the diagnosis.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Proceedings
دوره 29 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016