Successful crossing of a severe spasm of the brachial artery using a telescopic approach

Int J Cardiovasc Intervent. 2005;7(1):63-4. doi: 10.1080/14628840510011216.

Abstract

We describe a case of severe brachial artery spasm resistant to vasodilator treatment. A multi-purpose 110 cm diagnostic catheter was used as an inner dilator. This allowed easy negotiation of a guiding catheter through the tortuous segment and successful completion of the angioplasty procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angina Pectoris / etiology
  • Angina Pectoris / therapy
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / methods*
  • Brachial Artery*
  • Cardiac Catheterization / instrumentation
  • Catheterization*
  • Coronary Angiography / methods
  • Coronary Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Stenosis / therapy*
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Safety
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vasoconstriction / physiology*