Intravascular ultrasound to guide stenting of an anomalous right coronary artery coursing between the aorta and pulmonary artery

J Invasive Cardiol. 2005 Nov;17(11):E33-6.

Abstract

We report on a case of anomalous right coronary artery with interarterial course which caused severe symptoms and was treated percutaneously after failed bypass surgery. Using intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guidance, a drug eluting stent was placed at the ostium of the anomalous artery, correcting both the baseline narrowing and the phasic, systolic arterial compression.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angina Pectoris / etiology
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / complications
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnosis
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Stents*
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional*