Stent implantation for coarctation in adults

J Interv Cardiol. 2003 Oct;16(5):413-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1540-8183.2003.01004.x.

Abstract

Transcatheter dilatation is considered the elective treatment of residual coarctation. In the presence of native coarctation, dilatation is often effective but in the first months of life, and the risk of aneurysm formation is not low. The use of stents in adolescents and adults provides excellent results and seems to reduce the complication and aneurysm rates. A perfect technique, now well codified, is necessary.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aortic Aneurysm / etiology
  • Aortic Coarctation / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Coarctation / therapy*
  • Aortic Coarctation / ultrastructure
  • Catheterization / adverse effects
  • Catheterization / instrumentation
  • Catheterization / methods*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Stents* / adverse effects