Spontaneous resolution of neoaneurysm following implantation of a paclitaxel-eluting coronary stent

Int J Cardiol. 2006 Sep 20;112(2):e12-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.01.056. Epub 2006 Jul 28.

Abstract

We report a case of spontaneous resolution of neoaneurysm of the coronary artery complicating paclitaxel-eluting TAXUS stent implantation in the proximal left anterior descending artery in a 56-year-old female.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary*
  • Cardiovascular Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Coronary Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Stenosis / complications
  • Coronary Stenosis / therapy*
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Paclitaxel / administration & dosage*
  • Remission, Spontaneous
  • Stents / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Cardiovascular Agents
  • Paclitaxel