Sandeep Kancharla, Matthew Bridges, Christopher Hinson, Alejandro Lemor
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We present a case of acute coronary syndrome in a patient with coronary artery ectasia. Intravascular imaging revealed complete thrombotic occlusion of the right coronary artery. Although initial aspiration thrombectomy was ineffective, intracoronary alteplase improved subsequent aspiration attempts. Medical management with anticoagulation alongside antiplatelet therapy reduced thrombotic burden with sustained effect.