Catheter induced aortocoronary dissection.
Catheter induced coronary dissection is an uncommon and possibly an underreported complication. We report patient with dissection of left main coronary artery, extending into the ascending aorta following diagnostic angiography and discuss the possible mechanisms.
Rao
Gopala Krishna
GK
Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK. gopala.rao@aintree.nhs.uk
Ayyanthan
Arulnithi
A
Davis
Gershan
G
D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017023:Coronary Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D023921:Coronary Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping; D008875:Middle Aged