Iatrogenic Acute Aortic Dissection Complicating Coronary Catheterization

Abstract

Coronary dissection extending to the ascending aorta is an uncommon complication of invasive coronary procedures which carries a life-threatening risk. The performance of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) at centers without emergency surgical instruments has increased awareness of potential complications. We report a case of iatrogenic aortocoronary dissection in a patient admitted with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who was treated during angioplasty.

Keywords

• iatrogenic
• dissection
• percutaneous coronary intervention
• resolute integrity drug eluting stent
• iatrogenic
• disecţie
• intervenţie coronariană percutanată
• stent activ farmacologic resolute integrity