Multiple plaque instability has been reported in about one-third of patients with ST elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) and could be responsible for early recurrent instability after STEMI. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a high-resolution imaging technique that may help in detection and characterization of unstable coronary plaques. We present a case of multiple coronary instability in a patient with anterior STEMI where OCT has tailored an optimal diagnosis and treatment.
Dato, I., Niccoli, G., Cataneo, L., Crea, F., Multiple coronary plaque ruptures in a patient with a recent ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction causing recurrent coronary instability, <<JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE>>, 2013; 14 (9): 681-682. [doi:10.2459/JCM.0b013e328356a4bd] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/53550]
Multiple coronary plaque ruptures in a patient with a recent ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction causing recurrent coronary instability
Dato, Ilaria;Niccoli, Giampaolo;Crea, Filippo
2013
Abstract
Multiple plaque instability has been reported in about one-third of patients with ST elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) and could be responsible for early recurrent instability after STEMI. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a high-resolution imaging technique that may help in detection and characterization of unstable coronary plaques. We present a case of multiple coronary instability in a patient with anterior STEMI where OCT has tailored an optimal diagnosis and treatment.
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