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Aortic Sinus Dissection Causing STEMI: Salvage PCI as a Bridge to Surgery
Jiabao Liu1, Haoyu Meng1, Hao Wang1
1Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
JACC. Case Reports
|April 9, 2026
Summary
Localized aortic sinus dissection can mimic acute myocardial infarction. Advanced imaging and percutaneous coronary intervention are crucial for diagnosis and treatment, bridging to surgical repair.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Vascular Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Localized aortic sinus dissection is a rare cause of acute coronary syndrome.
- It is frequently missed on initial imaging studies.
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