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Published on: April 17, 2021
Managing coronary artery perforation after percutaneous coronary intervention
Adnan Kassier1, Tim A Fischell1
1Department of interventional cardiology, Ascension Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States.
Insights
Coronary artery perforation is a serious complication during percutaneous coronary intervention. This review offers an overview of current management strategies and potential operator challenges, aiming for safer interventions.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Complications
Background:
- Coronary artery perforation is a significant complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
- This complication leads to increased morbidity and mortality.
- Effective management is crucial for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a state-of-the-art overview of contemporary management of coronary artery perforation.
- To discuss potential scenarios encountered during PCI.
- To offer expert commentary on recognition, management, and future directions.
Main Methods:
- Literature search using PubMed and Google Scholar.
- Identification of recently published articles on coronary perforation.
- Expert commentary and synthesis of current knowledge.
Main Results:
- Coronary artery perforation presents significant challenges during PCI.
- Current management strategies aim to mitigate risks and improve outcomes.
- Technological advancements are key to safer and more effective treatment.
Conclusions:
- Timely recognition and appropriate management are vital for coronary artery perforation.
- Continuous improvement in technology and techniques can enhance patient safety.
- Expert insights guide the evolving strategies for managing this complication.
Introduction:
Coronary artery perforation is a serious complication during percutaneous coronary intervention that results in significant increase in morbidity and mortality. In this article, we provide a state-of-the-art overview of the contemporary management of coronary perforation and the possible scenarios that operators may run into during percutaneous coronary interventions.
Area Covered:
Coronary perforation during percutaneous coronary intervention. Literature search was performed using PubMed and Google Scholar to identify the most recently published articles covering this topic.
Expert Opinion:
As part of this review, we also provide an expert commentary discussing the nuances in the recognition and management of coronary artery perforation, in addition to future directions, and improvements in technology that could make the management of coronary perforation safer and more effective.
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