Cardiac denervation procedure to treat refractory angina in a patient with Churg-Strauss syndrome and non-obstructive coronary lesions

Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2012 Jul;15(1):166-8. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivs122. Epub 2012 Apr 6.

Abstract

Cardiac involvement in Churg-Strauss syndrome is common and represents the main cause of mortality. We report the case of a patient with Churg-Strauss vasculitis, mitral regurgitation with left ventricular dysfunction, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and refractory angina with non-significant coronary lesions. Cardiac denervation was proposed as an associated procedure to treat angina. The total removal of peri-adventitial and adventitial tissue around the superior vena cava, ascending aorta and main pulmonary trunk was performed. After 3 months of follow-up, the patient was angina-free and could resume his normal lifestyle.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angina Pectoris / complications
  • Angina Pectoris / diagnostic imaging
  • Angina Pectoris / physiopathology
  • Angina Pectoris / surgery*
  • Autonomic Denervation*
  • Churg-Strauss Syndrome / complications*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Artery Disease / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Artery Disease / etiology
  • Coronary Artery Disease / physiopathology
  • Coronary Artery Disease / surgery*
  • Heart / innervation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Treatment Outcome