Pseudodissection of the coronary artery: A variation caused by interventional tools

During PTCA immediate decisions often must be made on the basis of a less than optimum data set. We present a combination of factors which produce an incorrect perception of a coronary artery dissection. This potential must be understood by the interventionalist to avoid misdiagnosis and inappropria...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Catheterization and cardiovascular diagnosis 1993-08, Vol.29 (4), p.298-300
Hauptverfasser:	Garnic, J. Daniel, Lee, Don W., Garza, Juan L.
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aneurysm, Dissecting - diagnostic imaging Aneurysm, False - diagnostic imaging Angiography, Digital Subtraction Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary - instrumentation Biological and medical sciences cardiac catheterization Cineangiography complications Coronary Aneurysm - diagnostic imaging coronary angioplasty coronary dissection Coronary Vessels - injuries Diagnosis, Differential Diseases of the cardiovascular system Humans Male Medical sciences Myocardial Infarction - diagnostic imaging Myocardial Infarction - therapy Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
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Zusammenfassung:	During PTCA immediate decisions often must be made on the basis of a less than optimum data set. We present a combination of factors which produce an incorrect perception of a coronary artery dissection. This potential must be understood by the interventionalist to avoid misdiagnosis and inappropriate therapeutic maneuvers. © 1993 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
ISSN:	0098-6569 1097-0304
DOI:	10.1002/ccd.1810290412