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TCTAP C-010

One Way Forward

By Choutchung Tinakorn Na Ayudhya

Presenter

Choutchung Tinakorn Na Ayudhya

Authors

Choutchung Tinakorn Na Ayudhya1

Affiliation

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thailand1,
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TCTAP C-010
Coronary - ACS/AMI

One Way Forward

Choutchung Tinakorn Na Ayudhya1

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thailand1,

Clinical Information

Patient initials or Identifier Number

Relevant Clinical History and Physical Exam

A 67 year old man known case type II DM, HT, DLP presented to the ER with dyspnea on exertion for 3 days with worsening orthopnea and PND. He denied having chest discomfort or missing of medications. His current medications included Manidipine, Atorvastatin, Metformin, Losartan, HCTZ and Sitagliptin.Physical examination showed BP 103/70 mmHg, PR 100/min (regular) RR 28/min, engorged neck vein up to mandible, Fine crepitation both lower lung, normal s1s2, no murmur.


Relevant Test Results Prior to Catheterization

LAB Hct 30 Bun 65 Cr 3 Na 124 K 3.9 Cl 93 CO2 18 hsTnI 15,650EKG: Sinus rhythm rate 90/min left axis deviation Q in V1-V3 with ST elevation in V1-V3 no reciprocal ST depression in II, III, avFCXR: Cardiomegaly with pulmonary congestionEcho: Dilated LV size with severely impaired LV systolic function LVEF = 22% by Biplane Akinesia in anterior and septal wall with thinning of myocardium no evidence of LV thrombus

Relevant Catheterization Findings

CAG showed 50% stenosis at mid to distal LM trifurcation Medina 1-1-1-1. 90% stenosis at proximal LAD with 100% stenosis at mid LAD with TIMI II flow likely from thrombus. There was collateral from RCA to mid to distal LAD seen. 80% stenosis at proximal RI. 90% stenosis at proximal Lcx. 90% stenosis at proximal RCA.

Interventional Management

Procedural Step

We consult CVT for CABG but patient developed VF arrest and VT storm not response to medication. IABP and VA ECMO was inserted. After ECMO patient developed pulmonary edema so interatrial septostomy using 12x40 mm balloon was done. Then PCI to RCA was done due to RCA giving collateral to LAD using 7Fr JR4 guiding catheter via right radial artery. Rotablator was done using 1.5 Burr at proximal RCA due to calcified lesion. Then pre dilatation with NC balloon and cutting balloon. DES 3.5x30 mm was deployed at proximal to mid RCA and post dilated with NC balloon 4.0x15 mm. patient could wean off VA ECMO but still had short run polymorphic VT despite amiodarone and lidocaine. Stage PCI to RI, Lcx and LM-LAD was done. Using 7 Fr XB3 guiding catheter. Direct stenting with DES 2.25x14 mm was done at proximal RI. Then TAP was perform at LM-LAD- Lcx bifurcation. Predilate was done at proximal Lcx with SC balloon 2.5x15 mm then DES 2.5x19 mm was deployed at proximal Lcx. Predilated was done at LM-proximal LAD with SC balloon 3.0x15 mm then 3.0x24 mm DES was deployed at LM to LAD and pot with NC 3.5 x12 mm at LM. Final angiogram showed good coronary blood flow in LAD, RI and Lcx.

Case Summary

Mechanical cardiac support remains crucial role in ACS patient with cardiogenic shock or significant cardiac arrhythmia even though never been beneficially proven in a randomize clinical trial. In this case we demonstrated a complex PCI in patient with recent STEMI with cardiogenic shock from VT storm using IABP and VA ECMO for cardiac support.