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TCTAP C-111
Nightmare in Cathlab
By Hitendra M Bhagwatkar
Presenter
Hitendra M Bhagwatkar
Authors
Hitendra M Bhagwatkar1
Affiliation
NKPSIMS & RC , Lata Mangeshkar Hospital ,NAGPUR, India1,
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TCTAP C-111
Coronary - Complication Management
Nightmare in Cathlab
Hitendra M Bhagwatkar1
NKPSIMS & RC , Lata Mangeshkar Hospital ,NAGPUR, India1,
Clinical Information
Patient initials or Identifier Number
Relevant Clinical History and Physical Exam
65 year old male admitted with Inferior wall MI R/F –Non Hypertensive , Non Diabetic ECG –SHOWED Evolved IWMI ECHO –showed RWMA+(inferior wall Hypokinetic ) , Mild LV Dysfunction(EF-45%) Hypothyroidism.
Relevant Test Results Prior to Catheterization
ECG –SHOWED IMWI ECHO – showed RWMA+(inferior wall Hypokinetic ),Mild LV dysfunction(EF-45%)
Relevant Catheterization Findings
CAG –showed TVD(Triple Vessel Disease)
RCA- Ectatic RCA ,proximal critical 90 % lesion
LAD –PROXIMAL 70%LESION
LCX- MID 80 %LESION
RCA- Ectatic RCA ,proximal critical 90 % lesion
LAD –PROXIMAL 70%LESION
LCX- MID 80 %LESION
Interventional Management
Procedural Step
RCA was engaged with JR 3.5 , 6 F , when we attempted to cross the wire workhorse hard wire Proximal RCA got dissected slow flow occurred patient went into bradycardia and cardiogenic shock and Inotrops started to stabilize him.
Finally was able to cross the wire through true lumen bypassing the dissected part of RCA . Attempted to cross 3.5 * 24 mm DES , but the stent could not cross the lesion and the whole symmetry got out and the catheter got disengaged. Trying to re engage the JR catheter , the ostioproximal RCA got dissected and there was slow flow in RCA, patient went into Complete Heart Block , temporary Pacemaker was Inserted. , Patient developed Re infarct with ECG showing fresh ST elevation in Inferior leads, developed Shock and inotrops accelerated.Final shoot showed complete dissection from ostial RCA to mid RCA with slow flow JR guiding catheter reengaged , wire was able to pass through the true lumen Shoot showed well flowing RCA with complete ostioproximal to mid diffuse dissection Guide liner used to cross the lesion and as a support to cross 4 * 24 DES stent across the lesion to coverup dissection upto RCA ostium And expanded upto 12 ATM with 2 struts hanging into the Aorta .Post implantation , TIMI III flow was achieved and the result was excellent . Patient vitals got stabilized post Procedure ,Temporary pacemaker removed after Stabilization.
Finally was able to cross the wire through true lumen bypassing the dissected part of RCA . Attempted to cross 3.5 * 24 mm DES , but the stent could not cross the lesion and the whole symmetry got out and the catheter got disengaged. Trying to re engage the JR catheter , the ostioproximal RCA got dissected and there was slow flow in RCA, patient went into Complete Heart Block , temporary Pacemaker was Inserted. , Patient developed Re infarct with ECG showing fresh ST elevation in Inferior leads, developed Shock and inotrops accelerated.Final shoot showed complete dissection from ostial RCA to mid RCA with slow flow
Case Summary
Proper shoot in all angles is must for the assessment of lesion and tortuosity of vessel. Right selection of PTCA Guide wire preferably soft wire should be used To avoid dissection.Temporary Pacemaker should be placed before starting angioplasty procedure.Use of extra support like buddy wire or Guide liner is a must during stent implantation in torturous lesions. Cardiothoracic Surgery backup is a must in such cases.