@article { author = {BASIRI, H.A and ABDI, S.A.}, title = {STENT IMPLANTATION FOR NATIVE AND RECURRENT COARCTATION OF AORTA}, journal = {Iranian Heart Journal}, volume = {7}, number = {3}, pages = {5-8}, year = {2006}, publisher = {Iranian Heart Association}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, doi = {}, abstract = {Objective- This study was performed to evaluate the early results of stent implantation for aortic coarctation or recoaratation.Methods- 19 patients with a mean age of 21±12 years with aortic coarctation, 14 native and 5 recoarctations, were treated by stenting in our center over a period of two years. The mean peak systolic pressure gradient across the coarcted segment was 54 mmHg ±14 mmHg.Results- The procedure was effective in all 19 cases. Immediately after stent implantation the mean peak systolic gradient fell to 6±4 mmHg (p< 0.001). Complications occurred in 2 patients (stent migration in 1, edge dissection in another patient).Conclusion- Stent implantation for aortic coarctation and native coarctation gives good immediate results. Non-invasive studies including spiral CT scan and echocardiographic study is recommended for follow-up after stent implantation in order to evaluate long-term results.}, keywords = {COARCTATION OF AORTA,STENT IMPLANTATION,RECURRENT COARCTATION OF AORTA}, url = {http://journal.iha.org.ir/article_84059.html}, eprint = {http://journal.iha.org.ir/article_84059_5d1fe8c69b0d9700c6ab442c4a24005a.pdf} }