Spontaneous closure of a perforation-induced coronary artery pseudoaneurysm.
We describe an unusual case of a coronary perforation presenting as a large pseudoaneurysm. An elderly woman who had undergone percutaneous coronary intervention several months earlier presented with shortness of breath. Cardiac catheterization revealed a large pseudoaneurysm arising from the proximal circumflex artery. At follow-up angiography a few days later, the pseudoaneurysm had spontaneously closed. In the discussion, we describe the incidence and treatment of this rare complication.
Mikhail
Bassem
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Heart and Vascular Institute, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI 48202, USA.
Brewer
Robert J
RJ
Clark
Vivian L
VL
D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003323:Coronary Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D015607:Stents