Cholesterol embolization and arterial occlusion from the Heimlich maneuver: A case report

We present the case of the 56-year-old female presenting to the emergency department with acute right foot pain following performance of the Heimlich maneuver who was found to have distal arterial occlusion resulting from cholesterol embolization syndrome. The patient underwent right popliteal artery exploration, right popliteal and tibial thrombectomy, and popliteal patch angioplasty resulting in restoration of blood flow to her right foot.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research