A Rare but Real Necessity: Case Report of Coronary Artery Stenting in an Infant. (22nd February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Martins, José D.; Lourenço, Guilherme; Sousa, Lídia; Pinto, Fátima F.
• Other Names: Shirotani Manabu Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in cardiology. Volume 2022(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-02-22
• Subjects: Cardiology -- Periodicals; 616.12005
• DOI: 10.1155/2022/3815465
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6404

Abstract

Abstract : Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is an extremely common and well-established procedure in adults which is rarely performed in children. We present a case of a successful left main coronary artery stenting in a small infant with a congenital coronary artery anomaly. We highlight the technical challenges of performing a PCI in a small patient, the risks of antithrombotic prophylaxis in this age group, and the importance of the combined work of the adult and pediatric interventional cardiologist.