Stab-Induced Coronary Pseudoaneurysm Managed With Stenting
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A Murine Model of Stent Implantation in the Carotid Artery for the Study of Restenosis
Published on: May 14, 2013
Sant Kumar1, Samhita Sengupta1, Abeeha Naqvi1
1Department of Cardiology, Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Abstract:
Penetrating chest trauma, while uncommon in adolescents, can lead to severe complications, including coronary artery injuries. A 16-year-old adolescent boy presented with chest pain after a stab wound. Initial imaging revealed a hemothorax, which was treated with a chest tube. Recurrent symptoms led to further investigation, uncovering 2 pseudoaneurysms in the left anterior descending artery. The patient underwent successful coronary stenting, with marked improvement at 1-year follow-up. This case highlights the importance of multimodal imaging, including coronary computed tomography angiography, in diagnosing traumatic coronary injuries. The use of covered stents for pseudoaneurysms in the left anterior descending artery after penetrating trauma is a rare but effective treatment.
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