Coronary stent

Case contributed by Subhan Iqbal
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Myocardial infarction two years ago, followed by coronary stent angioplasty

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

A single elongated tubular opacity is noted projecting over the left ventricle, in anterior interventricular artery, a branch of the left coronary artery. Findings are suggestive of a coronary stent.

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Case Discussion

Catheter and tube assessment are crucial components in the evaluation of a chest radiograph. Correct positioning of the nasogastric tube, endotracheal tube and central venous catheters all have individual importance.

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