Isolated Left Main Coronary Artery Spasm Detected by Multidetector Computed Tomography
Korean Circulation Journal
; : 43-45, 2011.
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ABSTRACT
Although atherosclerotic obstruction is the main cause of left main coronary artery (LMCA) disease, it can also be associated with vasospasm. We report a case of a 61-year-old male who presented with ostial stenosis of the LMCA, detected by 64-slice multi-detector computed tomographic coronary angiography (MDCT-CA). Careful review of MDCT and intravascular ultrasound findings showed suspicion of an isolated spasm of the LMCA without a significant atherosclerotic lesion. The patient was successfully treated with nitrates and a calcium channel blocker.
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Assunto principal:
Espasmo
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Canais de Cálcio
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Angiografia Coronária
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Ultrassonografia de Intervenção
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Constrição Patológica
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Vasoespasmo Coronário
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Vasos Coronários
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Tomografia Computadorizada Espiral
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Tomografia Computadorizada Multidetectores
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Korean Circulation Journal
Ano de publicação:
2011
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Article