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Use of polytetrafluoroethylene‐covered stent for treatment of coronary artery aneurysm
Author(s) -
Szalat Auryan,
Durst Ronen,
Cohen Avshalom,
Lotan Chaim
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.20448
Subject(s) - medicine , aneurysm , coronary artery aneurysm , stent , coronary artery disease , artery , coronary angiography , radiology , covered stent , cardiology , randomized controlled trial , surgery , polytetrafluoroethylene , myocardial infarction , materials science , metallurgy
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. © 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.