Intramyocardial Haematoma Complicating Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Case Series and Review of the Literature.

Intramyocardial haematoma is a rare complication of chronic total occlusion intervention. We present five cases complicated by intramyocardial haematomas highlighting the presentation, mechanisms and management techniques employed followed by a discussion of the relevant literature. SUMMARY FOR THE ANNOTATED TABLE OF CONTENTS: Case series of intramyocardial haematoma complicating chronic coronary total occlusion PCI, with review of risk factors, recognition and management of this complication.