[No-reflow phenomenon occurring during elective angioplasty performed due to in-stent restenosis -- a case report]

Kardiol Pol. 2006 Apr;64(4):437-40.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The no-reflow phenomenon is an impairment of microcirculation after successful percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). The no-reflow phenomenon is usually observed during acute myocardial infarction. This case-report describes no-reflow phenomenon in a patient undergoing elective PCI in the right coronary artery, occluded due to restenosis in implanted stent. After deflation of balloon during angioplasty in restenosed stent, no-reflow phenomenon occurred, followed by asystolia. The patient was successfully resuscitated. During resuscitation procedures, abciximab was administered what improved myocardial perfusion. This case demonstrates that no-reflow phenomenon can be a serious problem during elective PCI, leading even to a cardiac arrest. It shows also the necessity for administration of drugs improving tissue perfusion when no-reflow phenomenon occurs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / adverse effects*
  • Catheterization / adverse effects*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Circulation
  • Coronary Restenosis / physiopathology
  • Coronary Restenosis / therapy*
  • Heart Arrest / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Resuscitation
  • Stents / adverse effects*