Intravascular ultrasound‐guided stenting of left main stem dissection after medtronic corevalve implantation. Issue 2 (4th May 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Van, N.M.; de, P.P.
• Is Part Of: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions. Volume 82:Issue 2(2013:Aug. 01)
• Page Start: 240
• Page End: 244
• Publication Date: 2013-05-04
• Subjects: Heart -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Cardiac catheterization -- Periodicals; 616.1207572
• DOI: 10.1002/ccd.23351
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1522-1946

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) implies the introduction, positioning, and deployment of a stented bioprosthesis in the (calcified) native aortic valve. We report an at first glance uneventful TAVI with the Medtronic Corevalve System, which was followed by transient electrocardiographic changes suggesting acute left main stem disease. The diagnosis of acute left main stem dissection extending from the left coronary cusp was firmly established by intravascular ultrasound. The ostium of the left main stem was successfully treated with intravascular ultrasound‐guided placement of a drug eluting stent.© 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.</p> </abstract>