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- Left Main Compression Syndrome (LMCS) occurs when the left main coronary artery is compressed by an enlarged pulmonary artery trunk, leading to serious heart issues.
- This condition can cause symptoms such as angina (chest pain), decreased heart function, and even sudden cardiac death, particularly in patients with pulmonary hypertension.
- The article discusses two patients diagnosed with LMCS, highlighting the use of transthoracic echocardiography to monitor coronary blood flow and detect ischemia linked to the syndrome.
Article Abstract
Left main compression syndrome (LMCS) refers to extrinsic compression of the left main coronary artery because of a dilated pulmonary artery trunk. The condition represents an unusual cause of angina, left ventricular dysfunction, and sudden cardiac death in patients with pulmonary hypertension. We present 2 patients with the syndrome who were followed with serial assessments of coronary flow reserve by transthoracic echocardiography to screen for LMCS-related ischemia.
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