Author/Authors :
Mehmet Burgazli, K. University Clinic of Giessen, Germany , Bilgin, Mehmet Bezmialem Vakif University - Department of Radiology, Turkey , Soydan, Nedim University Clinic of Giessen, Germany , Chasan, Ridvan University Clinic of Giessen, Germany , Erdogan, Ali University Clinic of Giessen, Germany
Abstract :
The treatment of an acute left main coronary artery occlusion still poses a challenge. In this case report we present a 50-year-old patient with an acute occlusion of the left main artery. After a successful angioplasty without “stenting” due to the complexity of the stenosis the patient underwent a successful bypass surgery. We discuss the therapeutic options of acute left main occlusion regarding medical, interventional and surgical options
