Acute Circumflex Occlusion After a Successful Mitral Valve Repair

Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2020 Nov;21(11S):60-62. doi: 10.1016/j.carrev.2020.03.027. Epub 2020 Mar 24.

Abstract

We herein present an interesting case of acute iatrogenic coronary artery occlusion after a successful mini mitral valve repair in a young patient with Barlow's disease. It was successfully managed with percutaneous coronary intervention. This is a well-recognized complication of mitral valve surgery and is often misdiagnosed or late recognized. Implementation of non-invasive and intracoronary imaging is pivotal in-patient management.

Keywords: Acute coronary syndrome; Complications; Intravascular ultrasound; Mitral valve repair.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Occlusion*
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency*
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention*