Intravascular air embolism (VAE) is a rare, but almost always preventable, complication of minimally invasive medical procedures to access and treat blood vessels. Minimally invasive procedures include procedures such as angioplasty and stent placement. Approximately 1 in 800 venous catheters result in an air embolism either during placement or removal of the catheter. This life-threatening complication is almost always the result of medical negligence and is preventable. For more information, see Air Embolism: Practical Tips for Prevention and Treatment in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5126790/
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