Title: Catheter Induced Coronary Spasm Can Mimic Atherosclerotic True Lesion

Author: Dr Gopalakrishnan .M

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i11.196

Abstract

Introduction

Catheter induced vasospasm is produced by mechanical stimulation of a vessel by contact with a catheter. This is fortunately uncommon and unpredictable.

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Corresponding Author

Dr Gopalakrishnan .M

Interventional Cardio – Fellow

Omegal Hospital Mangalore