Concertina Effect or Accordion effect during Angioplasty
Posted on 01.31.10
Posted on 01.31.10
Concertina or Accordion effect is the appearance of artefactual or pseudo-lesions during coronary angioplasty ( PTCA ). Its caused by partial straightening of tortuous coronary artery by a stiff guide wire. [watch video]
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