A Time to Act and a Time to Watch: Severe Guide-Catheter Induced Proximal Coronary Dissection With Extensive Ascending Aorta and Arch Dissection, Managed by Immediate Coronary Stenting and Watchful Waiting.

A Time to Act and a Time to Watch: Severe Guide-Catheter Induced Proximal Coronary Dissection With Extensive Ascending Aorta and Arch Dissection, Managed by Immediate Coronary Stenting and Watchful Waiting.
J Invasive Cardiol. 2017 Sep;29(9):E99-E100
Authors: Lau JK, Roy P, Bing R, Bannon PG, Lowe HC
Abstract
In this case, prompt stenting of the dissection entry flap allowed for stabilization and eventual healing of a severe catheter-induced aortic dissection, without resort to surgical intervention.
PMID: 28878100 [PubMed - in process]

Source: The Journal of Invasive Cardiology - September 9, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: J Invasive Cardiol Source Type: research