Use of polytetrafluoroethylene-covered stent for treatment of coronary artery aneurysm

Auryan Szalat*, Ronen Durst, Avshalom Cohen, Chaim Lotan

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Abstract

Coronary artery aneurysm is an uncommon occurrence, yet it is described more often today than in the past as coronary angiography is now routinely used for diagnosis and treatment of ischemic heart disease. However, there is no therapeutic consensus regarding this finding. We present a case of giant coronary artery aneurysm and review the literature on the use of polytetrafluoroethylene-covered stents as a therapeutic option for this condition. Combined antiaggregant therapy is needed after the procedure. Randomized controlled trials of surgery versus covered stents are necessary to define the best treatment for large coronary artery aneurysms.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)203-208
Number of pages6
JournalCatheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
Volume66
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Anticoagulation
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Coronary disease
  • Surgery

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