A case of accordion phenomenon accompanied by severe transmural myocardial ischemia

Jpn Heart J. 2002 Jan;43(1):49-54. doi: 10.1536/jhj.43.49.

Abstract

Percutaneous coronary intervention was performed in a severely tortuous right coronary artery (RCA). Immediately after straightening its tortuousity by using two guidewires, angiographic slow flow, ischemic electrocardiographic changes, and anginal pain developed. This is a rare case who had severe myocardial ischemia caused by the accordion phenomenon.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angina Pectoris / etiology*
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / instrumentation*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Disease / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Disease / therapy*
  • Coronary Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Electrocardiography
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Ischemia / etiology*