Flow reversal in coronary collaterals.
We report a case of collateral flow reversal observed seven months after angioplasty and due to the progression of a second lesion in another vessel. Such an occurrence has not been reported previously in association with angioplasty. Its clinical implications are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D003097:Collateral Circulation; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003326:Coronary Circulation; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D012008:Recurrence