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Optimizing imaging after coarctation stenting: The clinical utility of multidetector computer tomography
Author(s) -
Sridharan Shankar,
Yates Robert,
Taylor Andrew M.
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.20506
Subject(s) - medicine , radiology , stent , multidetector computed tomography , cardiac catheterization , coarctation of the aorta , aorta , computed tomography , cardiology
Following stenting for coarctation of the aorta, it can be difficult to image the stent adequately using cross‐sectional echocardiography. Unless there is marked clinical concern regarding stent patency, repeat cardiac catheterization is not warranted. Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is a useful alternative imaging modality. We report a case that highlights the clinical utility of MDCT for imaging patients who have had stenting of aortic coarctation. MDCT clearly revealed stent fracture as the cause of late stent failure and recoarctation. © 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.