Myocardial Infarction Secondary to Left Internal Mammary Artery Graft Occlusion After Left Subclavian Bypass

Scott Rizzi1, Erik Schneibel2, Ki Park2

  • 1University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida.

JACC. Case Reports
|July 28, 2021
PubMed

Insights

This case report details a rare instance of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and left internal mammary artery occlusion following left subclavian artery instrumentation during complex aortic aneurysm repair.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Interventional Cardiology

Background:

  • Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening complication of acute myocardial infarction.
  • Left internal mammary artery (LIMA) occlusion is a rare but serious complication.
  • Complex aortic aneurysms require intricate surgical and interventional approaches.