Accordion right coronary artery: an unusual complication of PTCA guidewire entrapment.
The contour of the epicardial coronary vessels may change considerably during coronary angioplasty. We report the extreme and unique "accordion-like" wrinkling of the mid right coronary artery as a result of distal guidewire entrapment during coronary angioplasty. Recognition of this artifact and its treatment may prevent further complications of coronary angioplasty.
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Cardiology Division, St. Louis University Hospital, MO 63110.
Tatineni
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Johnson
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Kern
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003329:Coronary Vasospasm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000293:injuries; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male