Accordion effect--a rare pseudocomplication of coronary angioplasty. A case report

Accordion effect--a rare pseudocomplication of coronary angioplasty. A case report

Accordion effect is a rare pseudocomplication of coronary angioplasty created by straightening of tortuous coronary artery with a guidewire. Its morphology is nearly identical with vessel dissection, spasm or thrombosis but no special treatment is needed. Immediate and correct diagnosis of accordion...

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Veröffentlicht in:Kardiologia polska (1957) 2004-01, Vol.60 (1), p.60
Hauptverfasser: Ciszewski, Andrzej, Małecka, Longina, Cedro, Krzysztof
Format: Artikel
Sprache:pol
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Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary - adverse effects
Coronary Angiography
Coronary Vasospasm - diagnostic imaging
Coronary Vasospasm - etiology
Coronary Vessels - injuries
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
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Zusammenfassung:Accordion effect is a rare pseudocomplication of coronary angioplasty created by straightening of tortuous coronary artery with a guidewire. Its morphology is nearly identical with vessel dissection, spasm or thrombosis but no special treatment is needed. Immediate and correct diagnosis of accordion effect prevents consequences of unnecessary dilatation of normal coronary segment.
ISSN:0022-9032