Catheter-induced vasospasm of both the right external iliac and right coronary arteries during coronary angiography

Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2005 Oct;21(5):481-5. doi: 10.1007/s10554-005-2101-6.

Abstract

Catheter-induced vasospasm is well appreciated during diagnostic coronary angiography and angioplasty, but has rarely been described in peripheral arteries. We present an unusual case of concomitant catheter-induced vasospasm of the right external iliac and right coronary arteries. This case illustrates the potential challenges in diagnosing catheter-induced vasospasm from fixed obstructive atherosclerotic lesions in peripheral vessels.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / etiology*
  • Cardiac Catheterization / adverse effects
  • Coronary Angiography / adverse effects*
  • Coronary Angiography / instrumentation
  • Coronary Stenosis / etiology*
  • Coronary Vasospasm / complications
  • Coronary Vasospasm / diagnosis*
  • Coronary Vasospasm / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery*