Middle-aged female underwent a cardiac catherization utilizing cutting balloon catheter to restore flow to existing stent re-stenosis.The procedure was complicated by an ellis type iii perforation requiring emergent pericardiocentesis, pigtail drain placement, prolonged intracoronary balloon inflation to control bleeding into the pericardium, and covered stent placement for final stabilization of the artery.Patient arrested during procedure, requiring several rounds of cpr, intubation / mechanical ventilation, high dose inotropic support and intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) placement to achieve stabilization.Patient was transferred to the icu where she endured another cardiac arrest and unfortunately expired.
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