Aortic dissection as a rare complication of percutaneous coronary intervention. (25th November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Giri, Smith; Dhakal, Prajwal; Hwang, Inyong; Alsafwah, Shadwan
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2014
• Publication Date: 2014-11-25
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-206414
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Aortic dissection is a rare but life-threatening complication that can occur during percutaneous coronary intervention procedures. We present a case of a 55-year-old woman who underwent a right coronary angioplasty that was complicated by a proximal dissection of the ascending aorta. Urgent surgical repair of the aorta was performed and the patient was discharged in stable clinical condition.