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Primary angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction in a patient with a solitary coronary ostium and a "superdominant" right coronary artery.

Authors :
Amoroso G
Monni E
Limbruno U
Raugi M
De Carlo M
Ciabatti N
Guideri S
Petronio A
Mariani M
Source :
International journal of cardiology [Int J Cardiol] 2005 Mar 30; Vol. 99 (3), pp. 473-6.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Coronary artery anomalies (CAAs) are a rare angiographic finding, sometimes associated with acute coronary events. We report on a case of primary angioplasty for inferior acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in a 66-year-old woman with a solitary coronary ostium in the right sinus of Valsalva and a "superdominant" right coronary artery. We also discuss two potential pitfalls of primary angioplasty: correct interpretation of coronary anatomy and approach to challenging lesions.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0167-5273
Volume :
99
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International journal of cardiology
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
15771933
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2003.11.056