Embolic strokes after peripherally inserted central catheter placement

Nitin Garg; Amit Noheria; Ian R. McPhail; Joseph J. Ricotta

doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2010.05.024

Embolic strokes after peripherally inserted central catheter placement

Nitin Garg, Amit Noheria, Ian R. McPhail, Joseph J. Ricotta

General Surgery

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Abstract

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) have become popular for a range of indications in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Though PICCs are generally safe, they can be associated with a variety of complications. We present here a case with embolic strokes due to inadvertent arterial placement of PICC, an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication. A high clinical suspicion with critical evaluation of radiographs is indispensable for suspecting misplaced PICCs.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1133.e1-1133.e4
Journal	Annals of Vascular Surgery
Volume	24
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2010.05.024
State	Published - Nov 2010

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Surgery
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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