Left main occlusion secondary to infective endocarditis vegetation: “the unusual suspect”

We present the case of a patient presented at the Emergency Department with chest pain and cardiogenic shock. The coronary angiography showed a large filling defect in the left main due to a septic coronary embolism.

Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - November 29, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Marco Pavani, Federico Conrotto, Fabrizio D'Ascenzo, Maurizio D'Amico, Paolo Centofanti, Fiorenzo Gaita Source Type: research