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Left coronary artery malperfusion is a fatal complication of acute type A aortic dissection. However, effective treatment strategies have not yet been established. Herein, we report two cases of left… Click to show full abstract
Left coronary artery malperfusion is a fatal complication of acute type A aortic dissection. However, effective treatment strategies have not yet been established. Herein, we report two cases of left coronary artery malperfusion successfully treated with different preoperative catheter interventions, followed by a central aortic repair. Preoperative coronary intervention ensuring the blood flow to the left coronary artery might be essential if a coronary angiogram was performed prior to the diagnosis and treatment.
Keywords:
left coronary;
malperfusion;
type aortic;
aortic dissection
Journal Title: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Year Published: 2021
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Journal Title: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Year Published: 2021
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