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Management of Distal Left Main Coronary Artery Aneurysm.

Authors :
Po-Yen Ko
Chih-Ping Chang
Jen-Jyh Lin
Juhn-Cherng Liu
Source :
Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeon; Dec2013, Vol. 61 Issue 8, p691-693, 3p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Aneurysms of the left main coronary artery are extremely rare. The cause of such aneurysms is uncertain. Although the treatment of distal left main aneurysms is very complicated, definitive treatment is necessary because the aneurysm may grow further and cause embolism or rupture. Herein, we report a case of acute myocardial infarction caused by aneurysm of the distal left main coronary artery, which was successfully treated by performing coronary artery bypass surgery, followed by implantation of a polytetrafluoroethylene-covered stent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01716425
Volume :
61
Issue :
8
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeon
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
92944531
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0032-1304548