Multimodal imaging follow-up of a left main trunk pseudoaneurysm presenting with cardiopulmonary arrest

This case highlights a rare occurrence of spontaneous LMT PsA in a patient with active MRSA infection. Although surgical resection is generally preferred, conservative management may be appropriate in selected high-risk patients. Multimodal imaging-including initial coronary angiography and intravascular ultrasound, serial CT for size monitoring, and follow-up angiography at recurrence-played a central role in anatomical assessment and therapeutic decision-making. Careful longitudinal evaluation with appropriate imaging tools is essential for safe and individualized management in such complex scenarios.

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European Heart Journal - Case Reports
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2026-01-20
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https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytag022
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Vascular Procedures and Complications
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Multimodal imaging follow-up of a left main trunk pseudoaneurysm presenting with cardiopulmonary arrest

June Yokote, Naoki Shibata, Itsuro Morishima, Akihito Tanaka
European Heart Journal - Case Reports
Vascular Procedures and Complications
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Multimodal imaging follow-up of a left main trunk pseudoaneurysm presenting with cardiopulmonary arrest

June Yokote, Naoki Shibata, Itsuro Morishima, Akihito Tanaka
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Abstract

This case highlights a rare occurrence of spontaneous LMT PsA in a patient with active MRSA infection. Although surgical resection is generally preferred, conservative management may be appropriate in selected high-risk patients. Multimodal imaging-including initial coronary angiography and intravascular ultrasound, serial CT for size monitoring, and follow-up angiography at recurrence-played a central role in anatomical assessment and therapeutic decision-making. Careful longitudinal evaluation with appropriate imaging tools is essential for safe and individualized management in such complex scenarios.

European Heart Journal - Case ReportsVol. 10(2)
Ogaki Municipal Hospital (JP), Nagoya University (JP)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 82%
Vascular Procedures and Complications
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