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Aortic arch (pseudo) aneurysm complicating cardiac catheterization.

R S Dieter1, P Shah, J P Pacanowski

  • 1University of Wisconsin, Madison, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Middleton, WI 53562, USA.

The Journal of Invasive Cardiology
|April 5, 2001
PubMed
Summary

A rare complication following coronary artery stent placement is reported: an infected aortic aneurysm. This case highlights a potential, previously undocumented risk associated with cardiac catheterization procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Coronary artery stenting is a common interventional cardiology procedure.
  • Complications, while infrequent, can occur following cardiac catheterization and stent placement.
  • The development of infected aortic aneurysms is a known but rare complication of invasive procedures.

Observation:

  • This report details a case of infected aortic (pseudo)aneurysm formation.
  • The complication occurred subsequent to the placement of a coronary artery stent.
  • The patient's clinical course and diagnostic findings are presented.

Findings:

  • The infected aortic aneurysm represents a novel complication linked to coronary artery stent procedures.
  • This specific complication has not been previously documented in existing medical literature.

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  • Analysis of the case provides insights into the potential mechanisms and clinical presentation.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights a previously unreported complication of coronary artery stenting.
    • Suggests the need for heightened awareness and vigilance for this rare complication.
    • May inform future procedural guidelines and patient monitoring protocols for cardiac interventions.