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[No-reflow phenomenon occurring during elective angioplasty performed due to in-stent restenosis -- a case report].
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Kardiologia polska [Kardiol Pol] 2006 Apr; Vol. 64 (4), pp. 437-40. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- The no-reflow phenomenon is an impairment of microcirculation after successful percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). The no-reflow phenomenon is usually observed during acute myocardial infarction. This case-report describes no-reflow phenomenon in a patient undergoing elective PCI in the right coronary artery, occluded due to restenosis in implanted stent. After deflation of balloon during angioplasty in restenosed stent, no-reflow phenomenon occurred, followed by asystolia. The patient was successfully resuscitated. During resuscitation procedures, abciximab was administered what improved myocardial perfusion. This case demonstrates that no-reflow phenomenon can be a serious problem during elective PCI, leading even to a cardiac arrest. It shows also the necessity for administration of drugs improving tissue perfusion when no-reflow phenomenon occurs.
Details
- Language :
- Polish
- ISSN :
- 0022-9032
- Volume :
- 64
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Kardiologia polska
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16699996