A large post-stenting intramural hematoma in the left anterior descending artery caused by a small intimal calcium spur; should we respect the calcium shape?

A large post-stenting intramural hematoma in the left anterior descending artery caused by a small intimal calcium spur; should we respect the calcium shape?

Abstract Coronary heavy calcification (HC) poses a sturdy challenge to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Scores considering calcification length, thickness, or circumferential extent, are widely accepted to dictate upfront calcium modification to improve PCI outcomes. Although often marginal...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ahmad Samir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Coronary calcification
Hostile morphology
Dissection
Intramural hematoma
Sub-stent
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-023-03698-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-023-03698-7

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