Treatment of recurrent coronary rupture by implantation of three coronary stent-grafts

Int J Cardiovasc Intervent. 2003;5(2):88-91. doi: 10.1080/14628840310003299.

Abstract

The authors report a case of recurrent left anterior descending artery rupture during coronary interventions in a 70-year-old man. Coronary artery rupture was treated successfully by percutaneous coronary stent-graft implantation. Based on this experience, the authors advise against repeat angioplasty of a coronary artery which has ruptured during a prior intervention. Membrane-covered stents should be the first choice in the treatment of life-threatening coronary artery rupture.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / adverse effects*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / diagnosis
  • Coronary Artery Disease / therapy*
  • Coronary Vessels / injuries*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease
  • Male
  • Recurrence
  • Retreatment
  • Rupture / diagnosis
  • Rupture / etiology
  • Rupture / therapy
  • Stents