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Extensive dissection requiring multiple stents following balloon angioplasty for non-specific aorto-arteritis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12499531     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Discrete stenoses of the thoraco-abdominal aorta in non-specific aorto-arteritis are considered favorable lesions for balloon angioplasty characterized by good results without major complications. Herein, we describe one such case manifesting with severe hypertension, left ventricular dysfunction and congestive heart failure treated by angioplasty. Balloon dilatation, however, resulted in extensive dissection requiring implantation of two Wallstents. Over a follow-up of one year, hypertension remained under good control with fewer drugs and symptom relief was maintained. Left ventricular ejection fraction improved from 35% to 61%.
Authors:
S Ramamurthy; K K Talwar; S Sharma
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of invasive cardiology     Volume:  15     ISSN:  1042-3931     ISO Abbreviation:  J Invasive Cardiol     Publication Date:  2003 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-12-24     Completed Date:  2003-02-25     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8917477     Medline TA:  J Invasive Cardiol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  49-51     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Visiting Professor, Med. Klinik I, Klinikum Grosshadern, University of Munich, Marchioninistrasse 15, D 81377 Munich, Germany.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Aneurysm, Dissecting / etiology*,  therapy
Angioplasty, Balloon / adverse effects*
Aortitis / therapy*
Female
Humans
Stents*

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