Sudden circulatory collapse caused by mechanical obstruction of the left main coronary trunk with infective endocarditis vegetation: a case report
Abstract Background Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) caused by mechanical obstruction of the coronary artery with a vegetation is extremely rare but associated with high mortality. The optimal management strategy of this condition remains controversial because of its scarcity. We experienced a case of...
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| Main Authors: | Rena Usui, Masato Mutsuga, Yuji Narita, Yoshiyuki Tokuda, Sachie Terazawa, Hideki Ito, Wataru Uchida, Akihiko Usui |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Japan Surgical Society
2021-10-01
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| Series: | Surgical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-021-01296-3 |
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