Myocardial ischemia resulting from spontaneous dissection in a patient with massive bilateral sinus of valsalva aneurysms

Authors
Caputo, RP Rosenberg, J Fedele, K Giambartolomei, A
Citation
Rp. Caputo et al., Myocardial ischemia resulting from spontaneous dissection in a patient with massive bilateral sinus of valsalva aneurysms, CATHET C IN, 47(2), 1999, pp. 194-198
Citations number
31
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
47
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
194 - 198
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(199906)47:2<194:MIRFSD>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
We describe a patient with large sinus of Valsalva aneurysms involving both the left and right coronary sinuses. Spontaneous dissection of the left co ronary artery occurred, causing unstable angina, a complication heretofore not associated with this disease. Successful surgical reconstruction of the aortic root, aortic valve replacement, and coronary bypass grafting were p erformed. Pathology revealed cystic medial necrosis. Cathet. Cardiovasc. In tervent. 47:194-198, 1999. (C) 1999 Wiley-Liss, Inc.