Figure 1From: Systemic air embolism during percutaneous core needle biopsy of the lung: frequency and risk factors a and b: Transversal CT-slice, showing SAE in the coronary arteries, the aorta, the left atrium and ventricle (a). The lesion was located in the left upper lobe (b), at the time of biopsy approximately 8 cm above the level of the left atrium. 49 y/o patient after lung transplantation, suffering from pulmonary aspergillosis. She died due to coronary ischemia.Back to article page