Rescue PTCA in a Patient with Single Coronary Anomaly

J Assoc Physicians India. 2017 Jul;65(7):112-113.

Abstract

We present a case of rescue percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) using right radial approach in a rare case of single coronary artery originating from the right sinus. Although these anomalies and stenosis of anomalous vessels have earlier been reported, treatment of atherosclerotic lesions by PCI has rarely been reported. There is a definite risk during PCI in patients with a single coronary ostium because dissection with the guiding catheter would result in a catastrophic event. Additionally, technical difficulties may occur due to the ostial configuration and course of the branch to be stented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Thrombosis / therapy*
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention*
  • Stents