Prolonged fasting periods are not recommended in these infants as the combination of polycythemia and hypovolemia can increase the risk for shunt thrombosis and occlusion, which constitutes a life-threatening emergency. Adequate hydration either orally or via a gastrostomy tube will decrease the risk of...
TCTAP C-073 Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in an 86 Year Old NSTEMI Female - Distal Left Main Bifurcation Critical Stenosis Complicated with Abdominal Aorta Nearly Occlusion[Clinical Information] Patient initials or identifier number 86 y/o female Relevant clinical history and physical exam CC: ...
An emergency coronariography was perfomed showing proximal LAD occlusion and 90% stenosis in the intermediate coronary artery (ICA). The LMW filling defect appeared bigger. IVUS showed a LMW ulcer and a big haematoma located between media and adventitia extending from left main to LAD and ICA...
Relevant catheterization findings LM: ostial total occlusion LAD: total occlusion LCX: total occlusion RCA: mild atherosclerosis, no significant lesion Collaterals: from RCA ro LCA [Interventional Management] Procedural step IABP was inserted via right femoral artery first. A 6 Fr EBU3.5 guiding ...