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7022173 
Journal Article 
Use of PTFE-covered stent in acute myocardial infarction of aneurysmatic coronary artery 
Bitigen, A; Cevik, C; Turan, B; Otahbachi, M; , 
2009 
Yes 
International Journal of Cardiology
ISSN: 0167-5273
EISSN: 1874-1754 
ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD 
CLARE 
E72-E73 
18045707 
WOS:000263150700040 
Coronary artery aneurysms are reported between 0.1-4.9% in coronary angiographies. Vessel wall weakening, inflammation and endothelial damage play a role in their development. They may compromise the coronary flow and play a source for recurrent embolization of thrombus fragments. Here we report a patient with coronary artery aneurysm in left anterior descending artery with a critical thrombosed proximal segment and resulting in acute myocardial infarction. Coronary artery aneurysm is managed with polytetrafluoroethylene ( PTFE) covered stent and proximal infarct related segment is treated with a bare metal stent. Coronary patency is provided without any obvious complication at the end of the procedure. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.