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Infected pseudoaneurysm of the left anterior descending artery

Authors :
Praveen Kerala Varma
Ashish Narayan Madkaiker
Natarajan Kumaraswamy
Neethu Krishna
Source :
BMJ Case Reports. :bcr2016216708
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
BMJ, 2016.

Abstract

Primary percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with the insertion of a stent is a well-established procedure for management of coronary artery disease. Infected pseudoaneurysms following PTCA and stenting are very rare and have poor outcomes if not managed properly. We are presenting a case of a man aged 50 years with infected pseudoaneurysm of the left anterior descending artery following multiple percutaneous interventions for coronary artery disease. In this paper, we have described the presentation, diagnosis and management of this patient and have discussed the aetiology and management options of infected pseudoaneurysm affecting coronary arteries.

Details

ISSN :
1757790X
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
BMJ Case Reports
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....3dd9b9a34fad434465d9079f6674a2d6
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2016-216708