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[Percutaneous coronary intervention and aortic valve implantation in a patient with breast cancer]
Paweł Kleczyński1, Danuta Sorysz, Lukasz Rzeszutko
1II Klinika Kardiologii, Instytut Kardiologii, Uniwersytet Jagielloński Collegium Medicum, Kraków. kleczu@interia.pl
Insights
A 70-year-old woman with severe aortic stenosis, coronary artery disease, and breast cancer underwent successful complex procedures. This case demonstrates the feasibility of combined percutaneous coronary revascularization, transapical aortic valve implantation, and mastectomy.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Oncology
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- Severe aortic stenosis and multivessel coronary artery disease pose significant risks for cardiac procedures.
- Breast cancer diagnosis necessitates timely oncological treatment, potentially complicating concurrent cardiovascular management.
Observation:
- A 70-year-old female presented with comorbidities including severe aortic stenosis, multivessel coronary artery disease, and breast cancer.
- The patient required interventions for both her cardiac conditions and her malignancy.
Findings:
- Successful complex percutaneous coronary revascularization was performed.
- Transapical aortic valve implantation was successfully completed.
- Mastectomy was performed as part of the oncological treatment.
Implications:
- This case highlights the successful management of a complex patient with multiple severe comorbidities.
- It demonstrates the feasibility and potential success of a multidisciplinary approach combining advanced cardiac interventions with oncological surgery.
- Such combined strategies may offer viable treatment options for high-risk patients with concurrent cardiovascular and oncological diseases.
Abstract:
We present a case of a 70 year-old female with severe aortic stenosis, multivessel coronary artery disease and breast cancer who successfully underwent complex percutaneous coronary revascularisation, transapical aortic valve implantation and mastectomy.
