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Left main coronary artery occlusion.
Cardiology
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Complete left main coronary artery occlusion is rare, often leading to severe heart attack and sudden death. However, collateral blood flow can offer a better prognosis in these critical cases.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Interventional Cardiology
- Clinical Case Study
Background:
- Complete left main coronary artery occlusion presents a grave prognosis, often leading to myocardial infarction and sudden death.
- Historically, patients with this condition are considered to have a uniformly poor outlook.