Aneurysm of the left main stem leading to anterior wall infarction

J Interv Cardiol. 2007 Feb;20(1):51-3; discussion 53-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8183.2007.00215_1.x.

Abstract

We report a case of a woman with a spontaneous dissection of the left main stem leading to a large aneurysm compressing the left coronary artery. The lesion was initially treated with a conventional multicellular stent. However, persistence of the aneurysm required that two polytetrafluoroethylene-covered stents be implanted. Follow-up angiographic and clinical results were excellent.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
  • Coronary Aneurysm / complications
  • Coronary Aneurysm / diagnosis*
  • Coronary Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Aneurysm / pathology
  • Coronary Aneurysm / therapy
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Vessels / pathology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperlipoproteinemias
  • Myocardial Infarction / complications
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis*
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnostic imaging
  • Myocardial Infarction / pathology
  • Myocardial Infarction / therapy
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene
  • Stents

Substances

  • Polytetrafluoroethylene