Title of article :
Treatment of an Unusual Occurrence of a Complex Left Subclavian Artery/Left Internal Mammary Artery Bifurcation Stenosis in the Setting of Coronary Subclavian Steal Syndrome and Ischemic Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction
Author/Authors :
Martinelli, Michael J. St. Peter’s Health Partners, Palisades Drive, Albany, NY, USA , Martinelli, Michael B. College of Biomedical Sciences - omas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Abstract :
This case will illustrate the clinical and unique technical challenges, not previously reported, in a patient with a history of
progressive left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction, congestive heart failure (CHF), myocardial infarction (MI), and a complex
bifurcation lesion of the left subclavian artery (SA) involving the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) in the setting of coronary
subclavian steal syndrome (CSSS). (e approach to this lesion is complicated by significant LIMA involvement requiring intervention directed toward both the SA and the LIMA in the presence of severe LV systolic dysfunction. (is clinical scenario
necessitates a careful technique, utilizing bifurcation methods similar to those used in coronary intervention.
Keywords :
Complex Left Subclavian , Artery , Left Internal Mammary Artery , Bifurcation Stenosis , Coronary , Ischemic Left , Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction
Journal title :
Case Reports in Cardiology