title: Optical coherence tomography reveals a non-spasm pseudo-coronary artery stenosis: a case report and review of literature.
abstract: We described a case of angiographic stenosis that was highly suitable for stenting and it remained even after repeated intracoronary administration of nitroglycerin. However, optical coherence tomography showed the stenosis disappeared and the artery wall was smooth. It was therefore speculated that this was a just non-spasm pseudo-coronary artery stenosis. We hope that sharing this experience can aid cardiologists to avoid unnecessary implantation of stents.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Tongji Hospital of Tongji University Xincun Road 289, Shanghai, 200065, China.
authors.forename: Yi-Ping
authors.initials: YP
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Jinfa
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jiang
authors.forename: Ming
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Luo
authors.forename: Zhaohui
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Hu
authors.forename: Bing
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sun
authors.forename: Hua-Ming
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Cao
keywords: Optical coherence tomography; coronary angiography; coronary spasm; laminar flow