What symptoms are characteristic of a circumflex blockage?

What symptoms are characteristic of a circumflex blockage?

Heaviness, tightness, pressure, or pain in the chest behind the breastbone. Pain spreading to the arms, shoulders, jaw, neck, or back. Shortness of breath. Weakness and fatigue.

What happens when the circumflex artery is blocked?

Background. Occlusion of the circumflex artery (Cx) often does not present signs in the ECG. It can lead to delayed angiography during ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

How do I know if my arteries are clogged?

The symptoms of an artery blockage include chest pain and tightness, and shortness of breath. Imagine driving through a tunnel. On Monday, you encounter a pile of rubble. There is a narrow gap, big enough to drive through.

Can the circumflex artery be stented?

Advancement of stent delivery systems in such cases requires good support with the possibility of selective cannulation and deep engagement of the guiding catheter. We report a case of stent placement in an anomalous circumflex artery arising from the right coronary artery.

What dissolves artery plaque?

Your LDL level is a measure of the “bad” cholesterol that’s in your blood. When you have a lot of LDL, the excess cholesterol floats through your body and may stick to your arterial walls. HDL, the “good” cholesterol, helps whisk away the LDL cells and stops plaques from forming.

Can the circumflex artery be bypassed?

The circumflex artery is the most challenging vessel to be grafted off pump, since it requires lifting and rotating of the heart.

Does circumflex territory show up on ECG?

Circumflex Occlusion May be Subtle or Invisible on the ECG. It is not unusual for occlusions of the circumflex or its branches to show little on the ECG even though they represent a large amount of ischemic myocardium at risk for complete infarction. The circumflex territory is known as being “electrocardiographically silent”.

What ECG leads are high when circumflex artery is occluded?

When occluded, the circumflex coronary artery can cause a lateral myocardial infarction resulting in ST elevation in the lateral leads. The lateral ECG leads are considered lead V5-V6 and the “high lateral” ECG leads are lead I and aVL.

Is it normal for the circumflex to be silent on ECG?

It is not unusual for occlusions of the circumflex or its branches to show little on the ECG even though they represent a large amount of ischemic myocardium at risk for complete infarction. The circumflex territory is known as being “electrocardiographically silent”.

How does the location of an occlusion affect the ECG changes?

ECG changes and extension of the infarction depend heavily on the site of the occlusion. The more proximal the occlusion the greater the infarction and the more pronounced ECG changes.