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Abrupt closure and distal embolization case 1
Introduction
Abrupt Closure and Distal Embolization
Abrupt Closure and Distal Embolization
Shown below is a pre-intervention angiogram with significant lesion in the mid LAD. The small circle indicates the presence of thrombus in the proximal LAD.
Shown below is a post-intervention angiogram with occlusion at the mid LAD depicting abrupt closure.
Shown below is a post-intervention angiogram with occlusion at the distal LAD depicting distal embolization.
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