Aortic Dissection during FFR

Aortic dissection is a dreaded nightmare complication of PCI. We discuss a case of an attempted FFR procedure that lead to a coronary dissection that extended to a severe aortic dissection. We discuss management of aorto-coronary dissections including the use of covered stents.

Massive Coronary Perforation, Coils, and Pericardiogram -    • Massive Coronary Perforation, Coils, ...  
Coiling: Coronary Coils for Coronary Perforation -    • Coiling: Coronary Coils for Coronary ...  
Dual Coronary Perforations: Graftmaster + Coils -    • Dual Coronary Perforations: Graftmast...  

Chao-Wei Hwang, M.D., Ph.D.
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Cardiac Cath Lab, Frederick Health Hospital