Successful treatment of coronary artery perforation in an abciximab-treated patient by microcoil embolization

Citation
Ar. Assali et al., Successful treatment of coronary artery perforation in an abciximab-treated patient by microcoil embolization, CATHET C IN, 51(4), 2000, pp. 487-489
Citations number
10
Language
INGLESE
art.tipo
Article
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
1522-1946 → ACNP
Volume
51
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
487 - 489
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(200012)51:4<487:STOCAP>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
We describe a case of type 2 coronary artery perforation in a 73-year-old m an undergoing coronary artery rotablation and stenting with abciximab thera py, The coronary artery perforation was successfully treated by coil emboli zation with Trufill pushable coils made from platinum alloy and synthetic f ibers to promote maximum thrombogenicity. Cathet. Cardiovasc. Intervent. 51 :487-489, 2000. (C) 2000 Wiley-Liss, Inc.