Spontaneous coronary artery dissection involving the left main stem: assessment by intravascular ultrasound. Issue 7 (14th June 2004)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Auer, J; Punzengruber, C; Berent, R; Weber, T; Lamm, G; Hartl, P; Eber, B
• Is Part Of: Heart. Volume 90:Issue 7(2004)
• Page Start: e39
• Page End: e39
• Publication Date: 2004-06-14
• Subjects: coronary artery -- left main stem -- dissection -- spontaneous dissection -- intravascular ultrasound; Heart -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Cardiology -- Periodicals; 616.12
• DOI: 10.1136/hrt.2004.035659
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1355-6037

Abstract

Abstract : This case report describes the devastating consequences of spontaneous coronary dissection in a 36 year old female patient who otherwise had a normal coronary arteriogram. Intravascular ultrasound showed coronary artery dissection and intramural haematoma at the left main stem coronary artery. Acute coronary syndrome developed and subsequently surgical revascularisation was performed successfully.