Abstract
We report a case of a prominent aneurysm of the right coronary artery secondary to atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. The aneurysm was complicated by recurrent myocardial infarction despite optimal medical treatment. It was successfully treated with coronary artery stenting, using a novel device, consisting of two stents with a layer of expandable graft material placed between them. Follow‐up angiography 6 months after the procedure showed a sustained excellent result.
Keywords: coronary artery aneurysm, stenting
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