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[Myocardial infarction by complete thrombosis of the common coronary trunk. Two case reports]
Aïda Mokaddem1, Kaouther Bachraoui, Wessen Sdiri
1Service de cardiologie, Hopital Mongi Slim, La Marsa.
Insights
Complete left main coronary artery thrombosis is a rare but deadly condition. This study discusses two cases, highlighting surgical and percutaneous treatment options for this critical cardiac event.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- Left main coronary artery (LMCA) thrombosis is a rare angiographic finding associated with high mortality.
- LMCA occlusion can lead to severe complications including cardiogenic shock, malignant arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death.
Observation:
- Two cases of LMCA thrombosis are presented in women aged 37 and 65.
- Both patients presented with complete LMCA occlusion causing anteroseptal myocardial infarction.
Findings:
- One patient underwent surgical revascularization.
- The other patient was treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
- This case series explores the therapeutic strategies and outcomes for LMCA thrombosis.
Implications:
- Optimal management strategies for LMCA thrombosis require careful consideration of patient factors and available interventions.
- Further research into the prognosis and long-term outcomes of different revascularization techniques for LMCA thrombosis is warranted.
Abstract:
Complete thrombosis of the left main coronary artery is a rare angiographic finding. It carries a very high mortality rate related to cardiogenic shock; malignant arrhythmia or sudden death. We report two case of a 37 and 65 years old women, admitted to our hospital with complete occlusion of the left main coronary responsible of anteroseptal myocardial infarct. The revascularisation consisted in surgical treatment in one case and percutaneous angioplasty in the second patient. The aim of our study is to discuss the different therapeutic approaches and the prognosis of this affection.