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Multistaged Hybrid Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction With Multivessel

Belén Jiménez-Azzaoui1, Pilar Jiménez-Quevedo2, Nieves Gonzalo2

  • 1Cardiology Department, Hospital Severo Ochoa, Leganés, Madrid, Spain.

JACC. Case Reports
|March 7, 2025
PubMed

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This case study details acute myocardial infarction caused by left anterior descending artery occlusion. A hybrid approach using drug-eluting balloons and stents optimized revascularization for complex coronary artery disease.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Vascular Biology

Background:

  • Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) necessitates prompt revascularization.
  • Complex coronary artery disease (CAD) presents treatment challenges.
  • Multivessel disease requires tailored revascularization strategies.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with AMI due to thrombotic occlusion of a diffusely diseased left anterior descending artery.
  • Severe nonculprit lesions were identified in the obtuse marginal and right coronary arteries.
  • The patient exhibited extensive coronary artery disease.

Findings:

  • A staged hybrid revascularization approach was implemented.
  • Drug-eluting balloons and drug-eluting stents were utilized.
  • This strategy effectively addressed the complex coronary anatomy and clinical presentation.

Implications:

  • A hybrid approach can be optimal for complex multivessel CAD with AMI.
  • Careful planning and staged interventions are crucial for successful outcomes.
  • This case highlights the versatility of percutaneous coronary intervention in managing extensive CAD.

Keywords:
drug-coated balloonmyocardial infarctionpercutaneous coronary angiographypercutaneous coronary intervention

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