Coronary artery aneurysm formation after balloon angioplasty and stent implantation

Int J Cardiol. 1999 Apr 30;69(1):65-70. doi: 10.1016/s0167-5273(99)00017-0.

Abstract

This study describes coronary angiographic and intravascular ultrasound evaluation of late coronary artery aneurysms after percutaneous balloon angioplasty and bailout stent implantation. Intravascular ultrasound distinguishes true aneurysms from pseudoaneurysms. The discussion is focused on the etiology and prognosis of this rare complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, False / diagnosis
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / adverse effects*
  • Coronary Aneurysm / diagnosis
  • Coronary Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / therapy*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Stents / adverse effects*
  • Ultrasonography