Coronary accordion effect mimicking coronary dissection

Postepy Kardiol Interwencyjnej. 2013;9(4):392-3. doi: 10.5114/pwki.2013.38872. Epub 2013 Nov 18.

Abstract

The coronary "accordion" effect is a rare pseudo-complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It is usually observed due to straightening and shortening of tortuous vessels with stiff guidewires during PCI. In this case report, we present an interesting case of the coronary accordion effect observed in a 52-year-old woman undergoing PCI.

Keywords: accordion effect; coronary intervention.