A Case of Iatrogenic Aortic Intramural Hematoma

Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2017 Jan-Mar;13(1):37-38. doi: 10.14797/mdcj-13-1-37.

Abstract

Iatrogenic aortic dissection during percutaneous coronary intervention is a rare but serious complication. Both conservative and surgical approaches have been proposed as management strategies. We describe a case of an 87-year-old female who presented with an acute coronary syndrome complicated by the development of an ascending aortic dissection during percutaneous intervention, and we provide a brief review of the literature.

Keywords: iatrogenic aortic dissection; percutaneous coronary intervention.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / therapy*
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aorta / diagnostic imaging
  • Aorta / injuries*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Dissection / etiology*
  • Aortography / methods
  • Computed Tomography Angiography
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Female
  • Hematoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Hematoma / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease*
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention / adverse effects*
  • Vascular System Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Vascular System Injuries / etiology*