Microcoil embolization for treatment of a right coronary arteriovenous fistula

J Interv Cardiol. 2003 Aug;16(4):347-50. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-6143.2003.08054.x.

Abstract

A patient initially presented with anginal symptoms and a positive stress thallium test. An arteriovenous malformation in the right coronary artery causing a suspected coronary "steal syndrome" was subsequently discovered. This was treated with a microcoil embolization technique in lieu of the traditional surgical approach and this technique is described in detail. The patient had successful clinical, nuclear, and angiographic outcomes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arteriovenous Malformations / therapy*
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / therapy*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged