A (b)(6) female presented to the cardiac catheterization lab for a left heart catheterization with coronary angiography angioplasty, intracoronary stent placement following a non-stemi mi on (b)(6) 2016.During post stent angiogram air embolization had occurred with timi 0 flow in the left coronary artery.Angiographic "air lock" was present.Epinephrine was administered and cpr initiated but only lasted 1-1 1/2 compressions when the pt spoke.Angiogram again performed (airlock resolved and pt had resolution of flow to timi - 3) pt was transferred to icu.Pt was moving extremities on command, awake, no complaint of chest pain.The pt did well and was discharged home on (b)(6) 2016.
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