Abstract

Atheroembolic disease typically presents with isolated lower extremity digital ischemia. Treatment traditionally includes optimization of medical management, with open surgery reserved for complicated or recurrent embolic events. We present a novel endovascular approach for treatment of complicated thoracic aortic atherosclerotic disease incidentally discovered in a 63-year-old female. The patient demonstrated visceral artery embolization from a mobile 2.6 cm atherosclerotic plaque despite maximal medical therapy. Thoracic aortic stent graft placement successfully excluded the atheroma and prevented further embolization. This case demonstrates a unique treatment option for complicated thoracic aortic atheroembolic disease utilizing a minimally invasive endovascular approach.

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