Coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention in kidney transplant patients: A report of 6 cases
10.3724/SP.J.1008.2013.0041
- Author:
Su-Xuan LIU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Cardiovasology, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Contrast induced nephropathy;
Coronary angiography;
Coronary disease;
Kidney transplantation
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2013;34(1):41-45
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the clinical characteristics of kidney transplant patients combined with coronary heart disease, and to analyze the safety and efficacy of coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention for them. Methods Six kidney transplant patients underwent coronary angiography in our department between 2005 and 2011. The clinical characteristics, coronary angiography data and prognoses of the patients were retrospectively analyzed. Results Three patients had normal coronary angiograms and the other 3 combined with diabetes mellitus also had coronary heart diseases as found by coronary angiography. One case had unstable angina and was implanted with a total of 5 stents during 2 sessions. Another case had acute inferior wall myocardial infarction (caused by complete occlusion of the right coronary artery) was implanted with 2 stents. The other case had acute non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and coronary angiography revealed multi-segment diffuse lesions in 3 arteries; stent implantation failed in this patient. There was no significant difference in renal functions before and after coronary angiography in the 6 patients, and there was no deterioration of renal function during the follow-up. Conclusion Coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention are safe and feasible for kidney transplant patients, and they can greatly improve the quality of life of the patients.
