An isolated single L-I type coronary artery with severe LAD lesions treated by transradial PCI

J Invasive Cardiol. 2011 Sep;23(9):E216-8.

Abstract

Cases of coronary arteries with anomalous aortic origin are rare. An isolated single coronary artery is a congenital anomaly occurring in approximately 0.024-0.066% of the population. Atherosclerosis of these arteries is not infrequent with potentially severe consequences, but interventional procedures are rarely performed. We report an acute coronary syndrome case due to a subtotal paraostial left anterior descending (LAD) occlusion of a single L-I type coronary artery. Another severe stenosis was also present at mid-LAD. The patient was successfully treated with transradial percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Our case shows that when the anatomy is suitable, complex PCI can be performed successfully in single coronary arteries.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / etiology
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / therapy*
  • Aged
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / instrumentation
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / methods*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Stenosis / complications*
  • Coronary Stenosis / therapy
  • Coronary Vessels / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male