Abstract
We describe a case in which a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-covered stent was implanted to treat impending rupture of a coronary artery pseudoaneurysm related to a chest stab wound. In this case, transthoracic echocardiography was used to verify the characteristics of the pseudoaneurysm, and we concluded that a PTFE-covered stent may prevent rupture in post-traumatic pseudoaneurysm.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 233-235 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Heart and Vessels |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 Sept |
Keywords
- Coronary pseudoaneurysm
- Covered stent
- Polytetrafluoroethylene
- Trauma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine