Combined PTCA and microcoil embolization of a left internal mammary artery graft.
Internal mammary arteries are increasingly common conduits for coronary revascularization. Although infrequent, cardiologists are faced with a number of technical failures. We describe a case of combined PTCA to a LIMA insertion stenosis, along with coil embolization of a large unligated intercostal side branch. A complication of embolization is described along with angiographic follow-up.
Mishkel
G J
GJ
Division of Cardiology, Sunnybrook Health Science Center, Toronto, Canada.
Willinsky
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D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000503:physiopathology; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008323:Mammary Arteries / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization