Transcatheter closure of coronary artery fistula complicated by myocardial infarction

J Invasive Cardiol. 2007 May;19(5):E146-9.

Abstract

A 48-year-old female patient underwent successful complete closure of a large circumflex- coronary sinus fistula using coils. Four days later, the patient had myocardial infarction. In this article, we review coronary artery fistulae and proposed treatment plans after catheter closure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arterio-Arterial Fistula / congenital
  • Arterio-Arterial Fistula / diagnosis
  • Arterio-Arterial Fistula / therapy*
  • Balloon Occlusion / adverse effects*
  • Balloon Occlusion / methods
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnosis
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / therapy*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnostic imaging
  • Myocardial Infarction / drug therapy
  • Myocardial Infarction / etiology*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Treatment Outcome