scholarly journals Successful treatment of left main coronary artery total occlusion combined with cardiogenic shock

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (8) ◽  
pp. 3940-3945 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xing Yu ◽  
Jian-Yi Zheng ◽  
Gui-Ping Zhu

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) caused by total occlusion of the left main coronary artery (LMCA) is a catastrophic event. However, the clinical features and appropriate treatment of patients with this condition remain unclear. We report a man with total occlusion of the LMCA presenting with AMI combined with cardiogenic shock. He was successfully treated with angioplasty and drug-eluting stent implantation assisted by an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP). This case suggests that percutaneous coronary intervention may be an optional therapeutic strategy in these patients, and that IABP implantation could improve clinical outcomes. A dominant right coronary artery and enhanced collateral circulation were considered to be key features related to the patient’s survival.

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-111
Author(s):  
S Munwar ◽  
AHMW Islam ◽  
S Talukder ◽  
AQM Reza ◽  
T Ahmed ◽  
...  

Background: Aim of the study was to evaluate the primary procedural success of percutaneous coronary intervention of unprotected left main coronary artery stenosis using either Bare-metal stents or drug eluting stent. Methods: Total 33 patients were enrolled in this very preliminary non-randomized prospective cohort study. Among them, Male: 25 and Female: 8. Total 35 stents were deployed. Mean age were for Male: 59 yrs, for Female: 62 yrs. Associated coronary artery diseases risk factors were dyslipidemia, High Blood pressure, Diabetes Mellitus, Positive family history for coronary artery diseases and smoking. Results: Among the study group; 26 (78%) were Dyslipidemic, 24(70%) were hypertensive; 17 (51.5%) patients were Diabetic, 11(33%) were smoker and 7(21%) patients had family history of Ischaemic heart disease. Female patients were more obese (BMI M 26: F 27) and developed coronary artery diseases in advance age. Common stented territory were left main: 20 (60%), Left main to left anterior descending artery 7 (22%) and Left main to left circumflex artery 6 (18%). Average length and diameter of stent was 3.5 and 18 mm respectively. Stent used: Bare Metal Stent 5 (15%), Drug Eluting Stent: 28 (85%). Among the different Drug Eluting Stents, Everolimus eluting stents were 11 (39.3%), Sirolimus eluting 10(35.7%), Paclitaxel eluting 3 (10.7%), Biolimus eluting 3 (10.7%) and Zotarolimus eluting1 (3.6%). In the present study, overall survival outcome was 94% (31 patient), mortality of cardiac cause 3% (1 patient) and 1 patient (3%) died of hepatocellular carcinoma. Conclusion: Our study has shown that percutaneous coronary intervention of the unprotected left main is a safe and effective alternative to Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cardio.v6i2.18349 Cardiovasc. j. 2014; 6(2): 107-111


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Hamza Hamayel ◽  
Yahya Ismail ◽  
Sajed Majadla ◽  
Yousef Hamshari ◽  
Yunis Daralammouri

Background. Acute total occlusion of the left main coronary artery (LMCA) is a fatal event; most patients die before reaching hospitals. Few of them reach the hospital alive. Revascularization of the LMCA can be achieved by surgical intervention or percutaneous coronary intervention with unknown optimal modality. However, mortality of those patients is very high even with either; few cases reported successful management of acute total occlusion of the LMCA including our patient. Case Presentation. A 56-year-old male patient who is a smoker presented with typical chest pain worsened 2 hours prior to admission. He was hemodynamically stable, but he had respiratory failure due to pulmonary edema. An electrocardiogram showed anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction. He was given loading doses of dual antiplatelet agents, in addition to respiratory support, then transferred immediately to the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Urgent cardiac catheterization showed total occlusion of the LMCA. Recanalization was done successfully, and a stent was inserted in the LMCA and left anterior descending artery. The patient developed cardiogenic shock during the procedure. An intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) was applied which improved his hemodynamic status and enhanced his coronary flow. He is clinically improved, there was resolution of ST elevation, and cardiogenic shock gradually resolved. IABP was removed, and the patient was discharged in good general condition. Conclusions. Survival after acute total occlusion of the LMCA is very rare. The good outcome in this patient is attributed to early recognition and timely successful intervention, with good respiratory and hemodynamic support. The surgical and anaesthesia team should be on stand-by until complete revascularization and stabilization of the patient are achieved.


Author(s):  
Ivan Simic ◽  
Vladimir Zdravkovic

Abstract We present the case of patient with ST elevation myocardial infarction in cardiogenic shock with primary percutaneous coronary intervention of Left anterior descending coronary artery and Left main coronary artery with staged complex procedure on Left anterior descending/Diagonal branch bifurcation in Culotte manner. Th is case shows that “the simpler, the better” approach of only infarct related artery revascularization may be applied in acute patients with cardiogenic shock and optimal clinical and hemodynamic response on revascularization and intra-aortic balloon pump. But, complete revascularization should be done in staged procedure and later, a control coronary angiography with intravascular ultrasound assistance is mandatory.


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