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Right coronary artery pseudo-transection due to mechanical straightening during coronary angioplasty
1Department of Cardiology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA 17822, USA.
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis
|September 1, 1995
Abstract:
Straightening of tortuous coronary arteries during coronary angioplasty may produce transient angiographic defects that have a typical invaginated appearance. We report a case in which coronary straightening produced an unusual defect mimicking severe damage to the artery. Recognition and conservative management were essential to avoid complications.