Iatrogenic left circumflex coronary occlusion following mitral valve replacement surgery: A case report

Abstract

Abstract Injury to epicardial coronary arteries following mitral valve replacement surgery, albeit rare, could have fatal complications. In this case, we suggest conservative medical treatment as a safe approach in patients who are not suitable to undergo revascularization.

Keywords

• left circumflex coronary artery
• mitral valve replacement
• occlusion