Artefactual occlusion of the left subclavian artery during graft angiography

Following administration of intra-arterial glyceryl trinitrate and alteration of the position of the patient's arm from behind the head to by his side, the subclavian artery was well visualised (middle panel) and the internal mammary graft shown to be free of disease.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:British heart journal 2003-11, Vol.89 (11), p.1335-1335
Main Authors: West, N E J, Dixon, A J, Ruygrok, P N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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Angina Pectoris - diagnostic imaging
Angina Pectoris - etiology
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiovascular system
Catheterization, Central Venous
Catheters
Constriction
Coronary Angiography
Heart
Heart diseases
Humans
Images in cardiology
Internal Mammary-Coronary Artery Anastomosis
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical imaging
Medical sciences
Miscellanea
Posture
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
Subclavian Artery
Surgery
Veins & arteries
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Summary:Following administration of intra-arterial glyceryl trinitrate and alteration of the position of the patient's arm from behind the head to by his side, the subclavian artery was well visualised (middle panel) and the internal mammary graft shown to be free of disease.
ISSN:1355-6037
0007-0769
1468-201X
DOI:10.1136/heart.89.11.1335-a