Spontaneous Regression Of Isolated Stenosis Of The Left Main Coronary Artery
Ilia, R., Gussarsky, Y., Gold femalearb, B., & Gueron, M. (1991). spontaneous regression of isolated stenosis of the left main coronary artery. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, 102(3), 454–455. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-5223(19)36531-6
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Disease Location
Heart, left main coronary artery
Personal Characteristics
63 years old patient
Clinical Characteristics
Typical, significant, long-standing angina pectoris.total cholesterol 224 mg/dl, triglycerides 54 mg/dl, fasting blood sugar 92 mg/dl.
Remission Characteristics
2 years after operation, the left main coronary artery stenosis of 50 to 60% had regressed to only 10%. Regression occurred in absence of antiatherosclerotic therapy.
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Not discussed
Clinical Treatment
Bypass operation, treatment with dipyearsidamole and aspirin. No specific diet.