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  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology

Background:

  • An 80-year-old male with hypertension and diabetes presented with new-onset ischemic chest pain.
  • Physical examination revealed a soft systolic murmur, and ECG showed signs of diffuse subendocardial ischemia.

Observation:

  • ECG findings suggested a critical left main or proximal LAD coronary lesion.
  • Emergency coronary angiography was performed to evaluate for obstructive coronary artery disease.

Findings:

  • Angiography identified tandem smooth stenoses in the proximal left circumflex (LCx) and left anterior descending (LAD) arteries.
  • These stenoses were persistent and unresponsive to intracoronary nitrates, indicating a fixed obstructive process.

Implications:

  • The findings underscore the importance of coronary angiography in diagnosing obstructive coronary artery disease in patients with ischemic symptoms.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management of significant coronary stenoses are crucial for preventing adverse cardiovascular events.