Coronary artery dissection by an oversized balloon. (4th December 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yafi, Wael; Jacquemin, Laurent
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2014
• Publication Date: 2014-12-04
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-207185
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) as a treatment of coronary artery disease can be a simple, rapid procedure with a clear benefit for the patient, but it could also become a complex procedure with fatal consequences. These complications depend on the lesion itself, material used and also on operating staff. In this case we report a coronary artery dissection of the circumflex (CX) artery caused by inflation of an oversized balloon. We discuss here the management and evolution of this complication.