Use of corticosteroids in the treatment of cholesterol crystal embolization after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty and stent placement

J Invasive Cardiol. 2004 Apr;16(4):222-3.

Abstract

Cholesterol crystal embolization is a rare but recognized complication of cardiac catheterization. While management has traditionally been supportive only, we demonstrate the successful use of corticosteroids in treatment of a patient with cholesterol crystal embolization to the distal extremity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use*
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / adverse effects*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
  • Coronary Stenosis / therapy
  • Embolism, Cholesterol / drug therapy*
  • Embolism, Cholesterol / etiology
  • Humans
  • Lower Extremity / diagnostic imaging
  • Lower Extremity / pathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / drug therapy
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Stents*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones