Nondominant right coronary artery occlusion and ventricular tachyarrythmias

被引:5
作者
Rao, J [1 ]
Mascarenhas, DAN [1 ]
Schiavone, J [1 ]
机构
[1] Med Coll Penn & Hahnemann Univ, Easton Hosp, Dept Med, Easton, PA USA
关键词
nondominant right coronary artery occlusion; ventricular fibrillation; percutaneous transluminal coronary angiography/stenting;
D O I
10.1002/ccd.10157
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
It is usually considered that occlusion of a nondominant right coronary artery is not associated with significant consequences. We report two cases of nondominant right coronary artery occlusion that presented with sudden cardiac death. Timely intervention resulted in complete resolution of the ventricular arrhythmias. This highlights the need for greater vigilance in the recognition and treatment of these lesions.
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