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Bailout Percutaneous Intervention for Acute Aortic Occlusion

Aymen Najjar1, Mejdi Ben Messaoud1, Mezri Maatouk2

  • 1Cardiology "A" Department, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital, Cardiothrombosis Laboratory, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia.

JACC. Case Reports
|August 15, 2025
PubMed

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This study presents a novel approach for acute aortic occlusion, a critical condition. Coronary artery devices were successfully used for percutaneous revascularization when standard methods were unavailable, offering a potential new treatment option.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Acute aortic occlusion is a rare, life-threatening vascular emergency.
  • Prompt diagnosis and urgent revascularization are critical for patient survival.
  • Traditional treatments include aortobifemoral bypass and aortic endarterectomy.

Observation:

  • A 63-year-old male presented with acute embolic aortic occlusion.
  • Standard revascularization methods were not immediately accessible.
  • A percutaneous approach was employed using catheter-directed thrombolysis and balloon angioplasty.

Findings:

  • Coronary artery-dedicated devices were successfully utilized for aortic angioplasty.
  • This represents a novel, "off-label" use of these specialized devices.
  • The salvage procedure achieved successful revascularization.

Implications:

  • Coronary artery-dedicated devices may serve as a safe bailout option for percutaneous revascularization in acute aortic occlusion.
  • This endovascular technique expands treatment possibilities for complex aortic emergencies.
  • Further research is warranted to validate the long-term efficacy and safety of this approach.
Abstract

Keywords:
aortaperipheral vascular diseasethrombus

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