Abstract:We report our experience with the use of a self-expanding stent in the treatment of a severe innominate artery stenosis resulting in right upper limb ischemia. A 45-year-old woman was admitted for right upper limb ischemia, asymmetry of the carotid pulse and the lack of pulse in the right upper extremity. The patient had a history of chain smoking, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and acute myocardial infarction one year ago. She was diagnosed of the innominate artery stenosis by angiography one year ago at… Show more
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