Ulcerated calcification of the interventricular septum causing Transient Ischemic Attacks: Case Report
2007

Case Report on Ulcerated Calcification in the Heart

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Author Information

Author(s): Panagiotou Matthew, Markakis Kostas, Mourtzis Nikolaos, Economidis Stella, Crockett James, Koletsis Efstratios N

Primary Institution: Athens Medical Center, Athens, Greece

Conclusion

Inspecting the left ventricular cavity during surgery can reveal important healing processes after a heart attack.

Supporting Evidence

  • The patient had two episodes of transient ischemic attacks.
  • He was found to have triple vessel coronary artery disease.
  • The surgery involved resecting a calcification in the heart.

Takeaway

A 64-year-old man had a heart problem that caused mini-strokes, and doctors found a harmful growth in his heart that they removed, helping him feel better.

Methodology

The patient underwent coronary artery bypass grafting and a ventricular restoration procedure.

Participant Demographics

64-year-old male, diabetic, with coronary artery disease.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1749-8090-2-19

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