Early Post-Operative Coronary Thrombosis Following Repair of a Proximal Coronary Artery Fistula
Patients with aneurysmal coronary artery fistulas are often a treatment challenge. We hereby, report a case of aneurysmal left main coronary artery to coronary sinus fistula repair, complicated by an early post-operative thrombosis of the left main coronary artery, necessitating an orthotropic hea...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2016-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/9106/22368_CE[EK]_F(GH)_PF1(PI_RK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | Patients with aneurysmal coronary artery fistulas are often a treatment challenge. We hereby, report a case of aneurysmal left main
coronary artery to coronary sinus fistula repair, complicated by an early post-operative thrombosis of the left main coronary artery,
necessitating an orthotropic heart transplant. Routine use of peri-procedural and long-term anti-coagulation is usually not a standard
recommendation in these cases; however, early institution of the same may prevent flow stasis, thrombus formation and unfavourable
outcomes pre- or post-operatively. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |