Cor Vasa 2004, 45(5):237-239
PTCA-based management of cardiogenic shock in the presence of thrombosis involving two coronary arteries
- 1 Kardiocentrum, Nemocnice Podlesí, Třinec
- 2 Kardio-Troll, Pracoviště invazivní kardiologie, Nemocnice Pardubice, Pardubice, Česká republika
The authors report the case of a patient admitted for short-term acute myocardial infarction with cardiogenic short development. The cause of circulatory failure was concomitant thrombotic occlusion of two coronary arteries, with flow resumed in one already following the insertion of a superthin guide; angiography revealed a normal artery. The possible causes of the condition and the therapeutic options are discussed.
Keywords: Acute myocardial infarction; Cardiogenic shock; Multiple coronary stenosis; "Culprit lesion"
Published: May 1, 2004 Show citation