Intramyocardial Haematoma Complicating Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Case Series and Review of the Literature.

ABSTRACT

Intramyocardial haematoma is a rare complication of chronic total occlusion intervention. We present five cases complicated by intramyocardial haematomas highlighting the presentation, mechanisms and management techniques employed followed by a discussion of the relevant literature. SUMMARY FOR THE ANNOTATED TABLE OF CONTENTS Case series of intramyocardial haematoma complicating chronic coronary total occlusion PCI, with review of risk factors, recognition and management of this complication.