Large mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the left circumflex treated with antibiotics and covered stent

Coronary artery mycotic aneurysms are rare complications of infective endocarditis. They are usually managed surgically with excision of the aneurysm. This surgical procedure has high morbidity and mortality. We report a case of a giant mycotic coronary aneurysm following infective endocarditis whic...

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Published inThe Journal of invasive cardiology Vol. 21; no. 2; pp. E37 - E38
Main Authors Shariff, Nasir, Combs, William, Roberts, Justin
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.2009
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Aneurysm, False - diagnostic imaging
Aneurysm, False - therapy
Aneurysm, Infected - diagnostic imaging
Aneurysm, Infected - therapy
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation - instrumentation
Coated Materials, Biocompatible
Coronary Aneurysm - diagnostic imaging
Coronary Aneurysm - therapy
Coronary Angiography
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Stents
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Summary:Coronary artery mycotic aneurysms are rare complications of infective endocarditis. They are usually managed surgically with excision of the aneurysm. This surgical procedure has high morbidity and mortality. We report a case of a giant mycotic coronary aneurysm following infective endocarditis which was treated with intravenous antibiotics and covered stent. This case highlights a new treatment modality in critically ill patients.
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ISSN:1557-2501