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Circulation. 1962;26:1334-1336

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(Circulation. 1962;26:1334.)
© 1962 American Heart Association, Inc.


Inadvertent Myocardial Biopsy

A Potential Hazard during Left Ventricular Puncture

DAVID H. BLANKENHORN M.D.1; ROGER W. JELLIFFE M.D.1; NEAL F. AMSDEN M.D.1; JOHN L. JOHNSON M.D.1

1 From the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Los Angeles County Hospital, Los Angeles, California.

The hazard during left ventricular puncture is described of inadvertent myocardial biopsy and possible embolization from it.