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Use of chronic total occlusion wiring techniques for extremely angulated side branch access

Siu-Fung Wong1, Hiu-Cheong Chow1, Tak-Shun Chung1

  • 1Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China.

The Journal of Invasive Cardiology
|March 5, 2024
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A 75-year-old man experienced a non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). This case highlights a common cardiac emergency in elderly patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) is a critical cardiovascular event.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management are essential for patient outcomes.

Observation:

  • A 75-year-old male patient presented with symptoms indicative of acute coronary syndrome.
  • Diagnostic workup confirmed the diagnosis of NSTEMI.

Findings:

  • The patient's admission was due to a confirmed non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.
  • Further details on the patient's clinical course and treatment are pending.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of recognizing NSTEMI in the elderly population.
  • Timely intervention in NSTEMI cases can mitigate myocardial damage and improve prognosis.

Keywords:
bifurcationchronic total occlusionprovisional stenting

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