Snare technique failure in extracting an embolized coronary sinus reducer to the pulmonary artery

J Invasive Cardiol. 2024 Mar;36(3). doi: 10.25270/jic/23.00230.

Abstract

We report the case of a 79-year-old male patient who benefited from the implantation of a coronary sinus reducer (CSR) (Reducer; Neovasc, Inc.) in the management of typical angina with mild exertion with optimal medical treatment.

Keywords: chronic coronary syndrome; coronary sinus reducer; ischemic heart disease; oercutaneous coronary intervention; refractory angina.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angina Pectoris / diagnosis
  • Angina Pectoris / etiology
  • Angina Pectoris / therapy
  • Coronary Sinus* / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Sinus* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Artery*