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Iatrogenic left main coronary ostial stenosis after a Bentall procedure in an asymptomatic young man

Chiara Bernelli1, Gian Paolo Bezante, Claudio Brunelli

  • 1Cardiology Unit, DIMI-Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genova, 16132 Genova, Italy. chiarabernelli@yahoo.it

Texas Heart Institute Journal
|June 22, 2012
PubMed

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This case report details asymptomatic iatrogenic left main coronary ostial stenosis after aortic surgery. Percutaneous coronary intervention with stenting offers a successful alternative to traditional surgery for this rare condition.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Interventional Cardiology

Background:

  • Coronary ostial stenosis is a rare but serious complication following aortic surgery.
  • It can lead to severe cardiac events, including sudden death.
  • Early detection and management are crucial.

Observation:

  • A 34-year-old male presented with asymptomatic myocardial ischemia seven months post-modified Bentall procedure.
  • Coronary angiography revealed severe, nonatherosclerotic left main ostial stenosis.
  • This is the first reported case of asymptomatic iatrogenic left main coronary ostial stenosis.

Findings:

  • Percutaneous coronary intervention and stenting of the unprotected left main stenosis were successfully performed.
  • Angiography at 8 months confirmed successful stent patency.
  • This intervention provided positive short- and long-term results.

Implications:

  • Percutaneous coronary intervention with stenting may be a viable alternative to high-risk coronary artery bypass grafting for coronary ostial stenosis.
  • Physicians should consider screening asymptomatic patients for left main coronary ostial stenosis after aortic surgery.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent fatal clinical outcomes.

Keywords:
Aortic diseases/surgeryawarenesscoronary angiography/methodscoronary disease/radiographycoronary stenosis/diagnosis/etiology/therapyexercise/physiologyiatrogenic diseasepercutaneous coronary interventionpostoperative complications/therapytreatment outcome

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