Bail-out stenting of the unprotected left main stem.
Two cases of life-threatening left main stem (LMS) complications during routine cardiac catheterization were successfully treated with intracoronary stenting prior to successful emergency bypass surgery. Intracoronary stenting is of value in stabilising patients before emergency bypass surgery and can save lives in LMS complications.
Cardiothoracic Centre, Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital Trust, St. Thomas' Hospital, London, UK.
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D000368:Aged; D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003331:Coronary Vessels; D004630:Emergencies; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents