Experience with rotational atherectomy for calcified lesions of the right coronary artery
https://doi.org/10.33667/207856312025175156
Abstract
This article presents a clinical case of successful stenting of the right coronary artery using rotational atherectomy and intravascular ultrasound in a patient with severe calcified coronary artery disease and severe clinical symptoms of angina.
An attempt at traditional percutaneous treatment at another clinic was unsuccessful, and the patient underwent endovascular rotational atherectomy followed by stenting of the affected segments of the coronary arteries. The implemented treatment tactics demonstrated its effectiveness and safety; the patient was discharged from the hospital in a stable condition, without symptoms of angina.
About the Authors
G. A. ChuvarayanRussian Federation
Chuvarayan Grigoriy A., PhD Med, associate professor at Dept of Faculty Therapy of Institute of Motherhood and Childhood; head of Dept. of Endovascular Surgery
Moscow
K. I. Maslinkov
Russian Federation
Maslinkov Klim I., endovascular surgeon
Moscow
A. V Staferov
Russian Federation
Staferov Anton V., PhD Med, head of Dept. of Endovascular Surgery
Moscow
A. V. Babaev
Russian Federation
Babaev Andrey V., assistant at Dept of Faculty Therapy of Institute of Motherhood and Childhood; head of Cardiology Dept No 21
Moscow
T. V. Pinchuk
Russian Federation
Pinchuk Tatyana V., PhD Med, associate professor at Dept of Faculty Therapy of Institute of Motherhood and Childhood
Moscow
S. E. Arakelov
Russian Federation
Arakelov Sergey E., professor, chief physician, head of Dept. of Palliative care; head physician
Moscow
I. Yu. Titova
Russian Federation
Titova Irina Yu., deputy chief physician for Medical Affairs
Moscow
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Chuvarayan G.A., Maslinkov K.I., Staferov A.V., Babaev A.V., Pinchuk T.V., Arakelov S.E., Titova I.Yu. Experience with rotational atherectomy for calcified lesions of the right coronary artery. Medical alphabet. 2025;(17):51-56. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33667/207856312025175156