Differential Diagnosis of Coronary Angiographic Filling Defect

J Invasive Cardiol. 2021 Aug;33(8):E678.

Abstract

In this case, an air bubble was trapped in the mid right coronary artery and it was difficult to differentiate with calcification or thrombus. A correct diagnosis of "filling defect" is necessary because device selection is different for each case. Intravascular ultrasound is useful for differential diagnosis of calcification, thrombus, or air bubble.

Keywords: cardiac imaging; intravascular ultrasound.

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Vessels* / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Ultrasonography
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional