2002-05
Repair of an Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Aneurysm by Implantation of a Coronary Covered Stent
An atherosclerotic aneurysm of the right coronary artery complicated by a recent myocardial infarction was successfully treated with coronary artery stenting, using a device consisting of 2 stents with a layer of expandable polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) placed between them. A follow-up angiograph 5 months after the procedure showed sustained initial results.
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