Spontaneous resolution of coronary artery pseudoaneurysm consequent to percutaneous intervention with paclitaxel-eluting stent.
Pseudoaneurysm formation is a rarely reported phenomenon after percutaneous coronary intervention. The natural course and clinical complications of coronary pseudoaneurysms are not well described, and the possible contribution of drug-eluting stents to the formation of coronary artery pseudoaneurysms is ill defined. Herein, we describe the case of a patient who experienced pseudoaneurysm formation 1 month after deployment of a paclitaxel-eluting stent. Healing was delayed, and there was resolution after 2 years of follow-up.
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David
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Cardiology Section, International Heart Institute, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California 92354, USA.
Chang
Richard
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Ho
Andrew T
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Frivold
Geir
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Foster
Gary
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D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003323:Coronary Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D054855:Drug-Eluting Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017239:Paclitaxel / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011859:Radiography; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D013997:Time Factors; D050257:Tubulin Modulators / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D050257:Tubulin Modulators; D017239:Paclitaxel