Emergency valve preserving ascending aorta replacement following iatrogenic right coronary artery dissection: A

Vidur Bansal1, Anand Kumar Mishra1, Rupesh Kumar1

  • 1Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

Insights

Iatrogenic aortocoronary dissection, a rare complication of coronary catheterization, can lead to myocardial infarction and death. Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for managing this potentially fatal condition.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Iatrogenic aortocoronary dissection is a rare but life-threatening complication during coronary catheterization.
  • Disruption of the coronary artery intima can result in procedure failure, myocardial infarction, and mortality.
  • This condition typically presents as intimal tears or contrast leakage outside the coronary lumen.

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