The catheter was inserted into the right common iliac artery and took an incorrect turn down the left common iliac and into a bifurcation.There was some difficulty in pulling back the guide wire and a left groin catheter was inserted to try and retrieve it.When pulling on the catheter, the tip broke off and was unable to retrieved.After injecting contrast into the arteries, there is concern for a small dissection into the wall of the artery.Patient is being transferred to the picu for observation to monitor potential bleeding.Left external iliac artery dissection during guidewire insertion during a heart cath resulting in an ischemic left leg.Vascular surgery was called in to repair the artery.No evidence of compartment syndrome.Pulses returned.
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