Double-barrel coronary artery dissection

J Chin Med Assoc. 2005 Aug;68(8):383-5. doi: 10.1016/S1726-4901(09)70180-7.

Abstract

Coronary artery dissection is a common occurrence after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). However, we report herein a rare case of double-barrel coronary artery dissection occurring 1 year after PTCA for stenosis in the left circumflex coronary artery. The case history and angiographic findings are reported, and relevant literature is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / adverse effects*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Vessels / injuries*
  • Humans
  • Male