Coronary Artery Air Embolism.

ABSTRACT

Coronary artery air embolization is a rare event leading to catastrophic hemodynamic compromise within seconds after introduction of air emboli within the coronary arteries. The management of massive air embolism should be extremely quick so as to save life of the patient. We present a case of a 35-year-old, diabetic and hypothyroid female who had massive air embolism in both LAD and LCX arteries during coronary angiography, which resolved within a few minutes with prompt treatment.