A case of aortocoronary dissection as a complication during a percutaneoustransluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)

Authors
Bae, JH Kim, KB Kim, KS Kim, YN
Citation
Jh. Bae et al., A case of aortocoronary dissection as a complication during a percutaneoustransluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), INT J CARD, 66(3), 1998, pp. 237-240
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
01675273 → ACNP
Volume
66
Issue
3
Year of publication
1998
Pages
237 - 240
Database
ISI
SICI code
0167-5273(19981030)66:3<237:ACOADA>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
We report a case of aortocoronary dissection during a percutaneous translum inal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) which resulted from an antegrade and also a progressively retrograde extension of the coronary dissection into the Si nus of Valsalva and the ascending aorta. It was successfully treated with s tenting without an operation, resulting in optimal coronary blood flow and diminution of the aortic dissection. (C) 1998 Published by Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.