A Treatment Case with PTCA in Osteal Stenosis of Takayasu's Arteritis

ABSTRACT

PTCA was performed in llgears old Takayasu's arteritis patient with left coronary artery osteal stenosis. A balloon angioplasty catheter was introduced by a 7-F guiding catheter with a 0.14 steerable guide wire. The balloonings were approximately 60 and 80 seconds at each duration. The procedure was performed repeat twice. The stenotic lesion was improved after PTCA. After 2years PTCA, left coronary artery was well dilatated in coronary angiogram. Until this time, the patient has not chest pain.