Cuspal dissection of aorta during percutaneous coronary intervention to left anterior descending artery managed successfully

Abstract

Cuspal dissection of aorta during cardiac interventions is rare. It can be asymptomatic or can cause life threatening complications. It can be managed by stenting the ostia of the involved coronary artery or may require surgical intervention when it is extensive.

Keywords

• Cuspal dissection
• Complication of PCI
• Ostial stenting