Double Culprit Lesions in a Patient With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Should I Stent or Should I Go?

ABSTRACT: We describe the case of simultaneous acute thrombotic occlusions in 2 major coronary arteries in a young patient admitted for extensive myocardial infarction. We highlight the importance of intravascular imaging to determine the underlying putative mechanism and to optimize treatment decisions. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).

SUBMITTER: Hage G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8693337 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature