Cholesterol emboli syndrome

Abstract

We present the case of a 55-year-old patient who developed cholesterol embolism 10 days after routine coronary angiography. The possible source of emboli was a large ulcerated atherosclerotic plaque of the thoracic aorta. The patient developed permanent, necrotic, painful skin lesions on his toes and end stage renal failure. Due to intractable angina he was considered for coronary bypass grafting but died suddenly.