Right coronary artery pseudo-transection due to mechanical straightening during coronary angioplasty.
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.
D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016477:Artifacts; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged