Catheter-induced spasm of the left main coronary artery.
Catheter-induced spasm of the left main coronary artery is rare during catheterization. We present several cases in which the occurrence of both ostial left main and right coronary spasm suggests that multiple sites of spasm may be a clue to this important diagnosis.
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Presbyterian Medical Center, 39th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003329:Coronary Vasospasm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged