Repair of left anterior descending coronary artery perforation by Magic Wallstent implantation

Authors
Hammoud, T Tanguay, JF Rios, F Bilodeau, L
Citation
T. Hammoud et al., Repair of left anterior descending coronary artery perforation by Magic Wallstent implantation, CATHET C IN, 48(3), 1999, pp. 304-307
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
48
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
304 - 307
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(199911)48:3<304:ROLADC>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
Coronary rupture is a rare complication of percutaneous coronary interventi on. However, it may be associated with serious hemodynamic consequences oft en leading to tamponade, myocardial infarction, emergency surgical interven tion, or death. We report a successful percutaneous repair of a brisk left anterior descending coronary artery perforation by the implantation of a Ma gic Wallstent. Cathet. Cardiovasc. Intervent. 48:304-307, 1999. (C) 1999 Wi ley-Liss, Inc.