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Multivessel spasm during coronary and peripheral angiography.

D S Wah1, Y Wang, Y Q Wang

  • 1Department of Medicine, room 1928, Block K, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong. dswho@hku.hk

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

A rare infected aortic aneurysm complication occurred after coronary artery stent placement. This case highlights a previously unreported risk following cardiac catheterization procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Coronary artery stenting is a common procedure for treating coronary artery disease.
  • Complications associated with cardiac catheterization and stent placement are infrequent.
  • Aortic aneurysms, particularly mycotic aneurysms, can arise from various sources.

Observation:

  • This report details a unique case of an infected aortic aneurysm (pseudoaneurysm).
  • The complication developed subsequent to the placement of a coronary artery stent.
  • The patient's clinical presentation and diagnostic workup are described.

Findings:

  • The study identifies a novel complication pathway linking coronary stenting to aortic infection.
  • Histopathological examination confirmed the presence of infection within the aortic pseudoaneurysm.

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  • Cultures revealed specific pathogens responsible for the infection.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the known spectrum of rare complications following coronary artery interventions.
    • Awareness of this potential complication is crucial for interventional cardiologists and infectious disease specialists.
    • Further research may be warranted to elucidate the exact mechanism and incidence of this rare event.