Coronary ostial stenosis after aortic valve replacement, revisited.
Coronary artery occlusive disease that develops after an uncomplicated aortic valve replacement is well recognized. We present a case that required two further coronary operations and two salvage angioplasty procedures for a continuing fibrotic process in the ascending aorta. The literature and pathology are reviewed.
Pillai
Jain B
JB
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. jain_freeman@hotmail.com
Pillay
Thasee M
TM
Ahmad
Javed
J
D000368:Aged; D000789:Angina, Unstable / Q000209:etiology; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000601:surgery; D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000601:surgery; D023921:Coronary Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male