Aneurysmal formation after successful pulsed laser coronary angioplasty

Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1992 Oct;27(2):125-9. doi: 10.1002/ccd.1810270209.

Abstract

We report two cases of coronary artery aneurysmal formation as long term consequences of Ho:YAG and excimer laser coronary angioplasty. This case report suggests that pulsed laser angioplasty may result in severe vessel wall damage that may lead ultimately to aneurysmal formation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angina, Unstable / therapy
  • Angioplasty, Balloon
  • Angioplasty, Laser / adverse effects*
  • Coronary Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence