Y60: Unintentional cut, puncture, perforation or haemorrhage during surgical and medical care
Y60.5: During heart catheterization
During heart catheterization, certain unanticipated medical complications can arise. Heart catheterization is a diagnostic procedure where a fine tube, or catheter, is threaded through blood vessels to reach the heart. It allows doctors to perform tests and treatments on the heart without needing to surgically open the chest. However, during this procedure, there might occur incidents that cause injury or harm to the patient, such as mishandling of instruments or the accidental piercing of the heart or its surrounding structures. These incidents could result in internal bleeding, arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), or damage to blood vessels or the heart muscle itself. Such undesired mishaps while performing heart catheterization are generally rare but could significantly impact patient health if they do occur.
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