Successful Percutaneous Treatment of Left Main Artery Occlusion Associated With Focal Type A Aortic Dissection

Abstract

Type A aortic dissection is a rapidly progressive disease process with often fatal complications. We present a case of focal Type A aortic dissection complicated by left main occlusion and cardiogenic shock, treated with percutaneous coronary intervention and mechanical circulatory support.

Keywords

• case report
• dissection
• left-sided catheterization
• mechanical circulatory support
• percutaneous coronary intervention