Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventions
2018, Vol 5, Num 2 Page(s): 036
Densely calcified aortic arch and right coronary artery | |
DOI: 10.5606/e-cvsi.2018.696 | |
Zeki Doğan, Gökhan Bektaşoğlu, Enes Elvin Gül | |
Department of Cardiology, Istanbul Medicine Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey | |
An 80-year-old woman was admitted to the
cardiology unit due to ongoing chest pain and
shortness of breath. Twelve-lead electrocardiography
showed unremarkable findings. As she had ongoing
angina and high risk due to her age and history of
diabetes, coronary angiography was planned. Coronary angiography revealed a very dense and calcified aortic
arch and right coronary artery (RCA) (Figure 1,
Video 1). However, we were unable to visualize the
RCA, due to severe calcification obstructing the
ostium of the artery. There were also severe lesions
in the left coronary system. The decision was made
in favor of coronary artery bypass grafting; however
both the patient and her family members refused this
decision and opted to carry on medical treatment.
The patient was discharged on the second day of her
admission. This case demonstrates a very impressive image of severe calcification of the aortic arch and right coronary artery.
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