Vol 64, No 8 (2006)
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The extreme curvature of the coronary artery as a possible cause of myocardial infarction. A case report

Arkadiusz Derkacz, Ryszard Poręba, Małgorzata Poręba, Ryszard Andrzejak
DOI: 10.33963/v.kp.81197
Kardiol Pol 2006;64(8):891-893.

Abstract

A case of a 60 year old female with angina and remote myocardial infarction is presented. Coronary angiography revealed an extreme curvature of the right coronary artery which was the most probable cause of infarction. A coronary stent was implanted which resulted in clinical improvement.

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