| Elective single-vessel percutaneous coronary intervention in a vegetative state patient. | |
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PMID: 20102389 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 73-year-old male in a persistent vegetative state underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for unstable angina with multiple-vessel stenosis. The maximum dose pharmaceutical therapy was ineffective in controlling his symptoms. The goal of the procedure was to alleviate the patient's severe chest pain and vomiting with minimal invasion and risk. The procedure was effective despite treating only the culprit artery. Symptoms disappeared immediately after PCI and the patient remained attack free for 12 months. With the consent of the patient's family and support of medical staff, elective single-vessel PCI can be a practical and effective treatment option for refractory angina in patients with impaired consciousness. |
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Authors:
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Tomoyuki Watanabe; Masaki Sugiyama; Takeshi Satoh; Kuniko Makigami |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Geriatrics & gerontology international Volume: 10 ISSN: 1447-0594 ISO Abbreviation: Geriatr Gerontol Int Publication Date: 2010 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-01-27 Completed Date: 2010-05-20 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101135738 Medline TA: Geriatr Gerontol Int Country: Japan |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 102-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Health Co-op, Watari Hospital, Watari, Fukushima, Japan. t-watana@fmc.u-coop.or.jp |
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Aged Angina, Unstable / etiology, therapy* Angioplasty, Transluminal, Percutaneous Coronary* Coronary Stenosis / complications, therapy* Decision Making / ethics Humans Male Persistent Vegetative State / complications* Quality of Life Stents* Third-Party Consent* |
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