A case of coronary artery perforation with successful hemostasis using over-the-wire balloon and autologous blood perfusion

Cardiovasc Interv Ther. 2013 Apr;28(2):197-201. doi: 10.1007/s12928-012-0144-x. Epub 2012 Dec 18.

Abstract

Advances in coronary intervention have increased the opportunity to intervene on complex lesions, resulting in an increase in PCI-related complication, including coronary artery perforation. However, treatment options for coronary perforation are limited, with delivery of devices to complex lesions being problematic. Balloon hemostasis is the usual bailout method, despite the risk of myocardial ischemia. In this report, we describe an over-the-wire balloon method to treat a patient with coronary perforation. Ischemia was avoided by injecting autologous blood through the catheter, while hemostasis was achieved by prolonged balloon inflation. This new technique is applicable when a perfusion balloon is not indicated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / methods*
  • Atherectomy, Coronary / adverse effects*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Artery Disease / blood
  • Coronary Artery Disease / etiology
  • Coronary Artery Disease / therapy*
  • Coronary Vessels / injuries*
  • Hemostasis / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Reperfusion / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome