Management of distal coronary perforations.
This case report describes the nonsurgical management of a distal LAD perforation and is accompanied by a brief review of the different techniques available for sealing off a persistent leak in a perforated distal vessel. Coiling and embolic devices are particularly useful to seal distal perforations owing to their low profile and maneuverability.
Heart and Vascular Center of Arizona, Department of Interventional Cardiology, 1331 N. 7th Street, #375, Phoenix, AZ 85006, USA. asper1971@cox.net
Ashish
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Pershad
Alon
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Yarkoni
David
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Biglari
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000293:injuries*; D054855:Drug-Eluting Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020519:Pericardiocentesis; D012307:Risk Factors