Left main coronary artery aneurysm occlusion presenting as myocardial infarction with cardiogenic shock: Patient saved by securing left anterior descending artery at cost the of other vessels

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Coronary artery aneurysms and ST‐segment elevation myocardial infarction are rare in clinical practice, presenting a management challenge. To the best of our knowledge, this case appears to be the first successful percutaneous treatment of a completely obstructed aneurysmal left main coronary artery.

Keywords

• coronary artery aneurysm
• left main coronary artery
• stent
• ST‐segment elevation myocardial infarction