An ascending aortic dissection that occludes the right coronary ostium may result in an inferior STEMI. This is relatively uncommon but must be recognized quickly, as surgical intervention is crucial.

Aortic root cannulae are intended to infuse cardioplegia directly into the aortic root near the aortic valve while coronary ostial cannulae are held on or placed in the coronary ostia. The company ...

Inferior myocardial infarction: When the ascending aortic dissection involves the ostium of the right coronary artery, an inferior myocardial infarction can occur. This is diagnosed on the 12-lead ...

Coronary bifurcation lesions with a large proximal segment and involvement of both ostia are best suitable for the kissing stent technique. Coronary bifurcation lesions with a small proximal ...