Treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula Post-Cardiac Transplantation with Covered Stent: A Case Study and Review of Literature
Journal Title: International Journal of Transplantation Research and Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
The majority of coronary artery fistulas are congenital and discovered incidentally on coronary angiography. Coronary artery fistulas may also develop after cardiac transplantation as a complication of endomyocardial biopsies. The natural history and optimal management of post-transplant coronary artery fistulas are uncertain. We report the case of a patient who developed symptoms from an early post-transplant coronary fistula, which was treated successfully with a covered stent. We review the literature, discussing current knowledge on incidence, natural history and management.
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