Coronary stenting in patients with situs viscerum inversus

Atherosclerotic coronary disease may develop even in patients with complex cardiovascular anomalies who reach adult life. Coronary revascularization (surgical or interventional) may present potential difficulties related to the unusual anatomy. We describe two cases of situs viscerum inversus who underwent cardiac catheterization and angiography as adults because of ingravescent angina. The study identified the cardiac relations and connections, and diagnosed severe coronary disease that was successfully treated with coronary angioplasty and stent implantation. The implications of performing such procedures in patients with similar cardiac anomalies are discussed.     

Acute myocardial infarction in a patient with dextrocardia and situs inversus

We report a case of 54-year-old man who presented to hospital with severe prolonged retrosternal chest pain of anginal nature. Electrocardiogram taken by his general practitioner showed minimal ST elevation in chest leads V1 and V2; there was also marked right axis deviation of P wave (negative in lead I and aVL) and of QRS complexes, together with low voltage in precordial leads V4 through V6 suggestive of dextrocardia. Repeat electrocardiogram with chest and limb leads reversed showed widespread, significant ST elevation in lead I, aVL, and V1 through V5 in keeping with extensive acute anterior myocardial infarction (MI). High cardiac enzymes and troponin level provided further confirmation. The extent of MI in such patients may be underestimated unless dextrocardia is timely recognized and leads reversed. We recommend that for patients with dextrocardia and situs inversus presenting with MI, both chest and limb leads be reversed to reveal the true extent of the infracted area.     

Therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in a patient with situs inversus viscerum

Situs inversus viscerum(SIV)is a rare congenitalcondition characterized by complete transposition of all viscera.This anatomical pathology makes endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)technically difficult.We report a new case of a 70-year-old Chinese male with total SIV who had obstructive jaundice.Magneticresonance cholangiopancreatography demonstrated a number of stones in the gallbladder and common bile duct(CBD).Therapeutic ERCP was performed to relieve biliary obstruction and remove the CBD stones.This procedure started with the patient in a supine position and the endoscopist at the left side of the table.When the papilla was maintained,the patient was repositioned to a prone position and standard endoscopic sphincterotomy and endoscopic papillary balloon dilatation procedures were conducted.ERCP was performed successfully and relevant complications did not occur in this patient.We also present a review of the literature published between 1985 and 2014in the Pub Med and EMBASE databases.There were eight published cases during this period,with one each from America,Finland,India,Italy,South Korea and Pakistan,and two from Spain.Our case is the first reported in China.     

Biventricular implantable cardiac defibrillator in dextrocardia with situs viscerum inversus.

A case of dextrocardia in situs viscerum inversus, prior myocardial infarction, dilated cardiomyopathy with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction, ventricular tachyarrhythmias and recurrent episodes of heart failure is described. Coronary artery bypass grafting for multivessel coronary artery disease had been previously performed; coronary and graft anatomy evaluation excluded the possibility of any further revascularization procedure. Electrocardiography showed left bundle branch block and echocardiography revealed significant interventricular mechanical dyssynchrony. After a complete vascular and cardiac anatomy evaluation, the patient was submitted to biventricular cardiac defibrillator implantation via a right approach and using conventional fluoroscopic equipment.     

Coronary stenting in acute myocardial infarction complicated with cardiogenic shock

AIM: To assess immediate and long-term results of urgent coronary stenting in patients with cardiogenic shock. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty three patients (15 men, 8 women mean age 58-/+12 years) with myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock treated with vasopressors and intraaortic balloon pumping (IABP). Culprit lesions were localized in left anterior descending and right coronary arteries in 16 and 7 cases, respectively. Prior to stenting 18 and 5 patients had TIMI grade 0 and 1 flow, respectively. RESULTS: Stents (n=26, Seaquence and Ephesos, length 12-28 mm, diameter 2-3.5 mm) were successfully implanted in all patients after balloon predilation. After stenting TIMI grade 3 flow was achieved in 15 patients, 8 patients had TIMI-2 flow without angiographic signs of dissection or residual stenosis. There were 4 inhospital deaths and 19 patients (83%) were discharged. One angioplasty and 2 coronary artery bypass grafting procedures because of restenosis and reocclusion were successfully performed during first 4 months of follow-up. CONCLUSION: Urgent stenting combined with IABP was effective method of treatment of cardiogenic shock with 83% inhospital survival and 61% freedom from repeat revascularization.     

Coronary stenting for failed angioplasty in acute myocardial infarction

Intracoronary stents were implanted in 15 patients after unsuccessful PTCA in the setting of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The stented vessel was the left anterior descending (LAD) in 11 patients, the right coronary artery (RCA) in 3 patients, and a venous bypass graft to the LAD in a single patient. A total of 16 stents were implanted (15 Palmaz-Schatz, Johnson and Johnson; and 1 Wiktor, Medtronic). Follow-up: 1 patient died 10 days after stent implantation as a result of renal failure and cardiogenic shock. Subacute thrombosis occurred in 2 patients, 5 and 15 days after stent implantation; both underwent successful emergency coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The remaining 12 patients were free from major ischemic events (death, AMI, and further revascularization) after a mean follow-up of 18.7 ± 4.1 months. We conclude that the long-term results of intracoronary stenting in AMI after failed PTCA are favourable. © 1996 Wiley-Liss, Inc.     

A study of precordial leads in subjects with congenital dextrocardia and situs inversus viscerum

The chest leads of seven persons with congenital dextrocardia and situs inversus viscerum were studied. None of the seven showed any clinical evidence of heart disease. One subject, however, because she had systolic hypertension, was believed to be potentially abnormal, and was considered separately from the other six. The standard leads of this one subject were normal, but she had inverted T waves in CF_1–4 and diphasic T waves in CF₅ and CF₆. The data indicate that the chest leads of a person with congenital dextrocardia and situs inversus are approximately identical with those of an individual whose heart is on the left side, provided the technique of making the leads is altered to conform to the dextro-position of the heart.     

Inferior myocardial infarction in a patient with mirror-image dextrocardia and situs inversus totalis.

A case of inferior wall myocardial infarction in a patient with mirror-image dextrocardia and situs inversus totalis is presented. The clinical and electrocardiographic findings are discussed.     

Successful rotational atherectomy and stenting in a situs inversus patient

We describe a case of successful high-speed rotational atherectomy and stenting of a long calcified lesion in a patient with dextrocardia and situs inversus.     

Intracoronary stenting in acute myocardial infarction

Stent implantation into an infarct-related artery during acute myocardial infarction is generally contraindicated because of the risk of stent thrombosis. We report on 3 patients who had successful stenting for an acute occlusive dissection that developed during direct infarct coronary angioplasty and was refractory to conventional prolonged balloon dilatation, with good long-term clinical and angiographic results. The prerequisites for success include proper premedication, presence of only a minimal amount of thrombus in the infarct-related artery, liberal use of intracoronary thrombolytic therapy, as perfect an angiographic result as possible, as well as careful and aggressive post-stenting anticoagulation. © Wiley-Liss, Inc.     

'Zero' fluoroscopic exposure for ventricular tachycardia ablation in a patient with situs viscerum inversus totalis

Situs viscerum inversus totalis (SVIT) is a congenital disorder characterized by mirror reversal of the thoracic and abdominal organs. Different studies have shown that the ablation procedure can be performed without fluoroscopy with safety and effectiveness, in the setting of supraventricular tachycardia. We successfully performed an anatomical map and a radiofrequency catheter ablation of ventricular arrhythmia in a patient with SVIT without fluoroscopy.     

Coronary artery stenting for acute closure complicating primary angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction

We report a case of progressive right coronary artery dissection complicating direct angioplasty for an acute inferior myocardial infarct, with successful bail-out stenting of the affected vessel.     

Transient bundle branch block due to myocardial infarction in a patient with dextrocardia with situs inversus

A case of dextrocardia with complete situs inversus is presented. This is apparently the only case reported in which bundle branch block occurred in a patient with myocardial infarction in association with dextrocardia with situs inversus. The type of block that occurred is speculative, but findings suggested bundle branch block involving the pulmonic ventricle.     

Coronary stenting in an elderly patient with an acute myocardial infarction at left main trunk

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) caused by an occlusion of the left main trunk (LMT) is a rare angiographic finding. The prognosis is usually extremely poor, particularly in an elderly patient, unless complete reperfusion is rapidly established. We experienced a survival case of an elderly man with AMI at the LMT. A 91-year-old man with cardiogenic shock was referred to our hospital for the treatment of AMI. Left ventriculograms showed that akinesis in the anterolateral and apical wall segments had resulted in an ejection fraction of 30.8%. Coronary angiograms revealed a 90% narrowing at the ostium of the LMT. Intravascular ultrasound images showed a circumferential calcification at the site of the minimum lumen diameter of the LMT. We successfully dilated this calcified narrowing using a coronary stent, and the patient was discharged without complications 1 month later. The patient was asymptomatic 6 months later.     

Transradial approach for percutaneous coronary stenting in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Treatment of acute myocardial infarction by percutaneous coronary intervention with stenting leads to excellent immediate clinical results and a good prognosis. The aim of this study was to compare in this selected population the safety and effectiveness of radial artery access versus femoral artery access. PATIENTS AND METHOD: Between May 2001 and June 2003, 162 consecutive patients with acute myocardial infarction < 12 hours treated by percutaneous stenting were included in an observational study. The radial artery approach was used in 103 patients, and the femoral artery approach in the remaining 59 patients. The success of the procedure, incidence of major adverse cardiac events and local puncture complications were compared in patients treated with the radial artery versus the femoral artery approach. RESULTS: Fluoroscopy time (22.4 [15.4] min vs 24.5 [19.5] min), immediate success of the procedure (96.1% vs 94.9%), and the incidence of major adverse cardiac events (6.8% vs 8.5%) did not differ between the two groups. Bleeding complications due to local puncture were present only in the femoral artery access group (0 vs 5 patients; P= .007). CONCLUSIONS: In selected patients with acute myocardial infarction treated with primary stent implantation, the success rate and clinical safety of the radial artery approach are similar to those of the femoral artery approach, but the incidence of local complications, especially bleeding, is significantly lower in the former. Thus the radial artery approach should become the approach of choice in patients at high risk for bleeding complications.