Title
Large mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the left circumflex treated with antibiotics and covered stent.
Publication/Presentation Date
2-1-2009
Abstract
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.
Volume
21
Issue
2
First Page
37
Last Page
38
ISSN
1557-2501
Published In/Presented At
Shariff N, Combs W, Roberts J. Large mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the left circumflex treated with antibiotics and covered stent. J Invasive Cardiol. 2009 Feb;21(2):E37-8. PMID: 19182303.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
19182303
Department(s)
Cardiology Division
Document Type
Article