| Acute myocardial infarction and cardiac arrest due to coronary artery perforation after mitral valve surgery: successful treatment with a covered stent. | |
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PMID: 21856250 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We present a case of a gentleman who presented with acute myocardial infarction and cardiac arrest 6 days after undergoing mitral valve replacement surgery. Immediate coronary angiography revealed perforation of the left circumflex artery which was successfully treated with a covered stent. This report details the successful percutaneous treatment of an exceedingly rare complication of mitral valve surgery. |
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Authors:
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Harshal Sheth; Rajiv S Swamy; Atman P Shah |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions Volume: 13 ISSN: 1878-0938 ISO Abbreviation: Cardiovasc Revasc Med Publication Date: 2012 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-01-23 Completed Date: 2012-10-29 Revised Date: 2013-03-04 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101238551 Medline TA: Cardiovasc Revasc Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 62-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Aged, 80 and over Coronary Angiography Coronary Vessels / injuries* Heart Arrest / etiology Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation* Humans Male Mitral Valve / surgery Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery Mitral Valve Stenosis / surgery Myocardial Infarction / etiology, therapy* Postoperative Complications / etiology, therapy* Stents* |
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