Concertina Effect.

J Invasive Cardiol

IPGME&R and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata 243, G.T. Road(N), Laxmi Niketan, Flat-2E, Liluah, Howrah-711204 India.

Published: May 2020

AI Article Synopsis

  • The accordion or concertina effect, also called "crumpled coronary," is a rare phenomenon that can happen during coronary angioplasty.
  • It typically does not lead to serious health issues, meaning it's often not a major concern.
  • It's important to distinguish this effect from other complications like spasm, dissection, and thrombosis, which need specific treatments.

Article Abstract

Accordion effect or concertina effect - also known as "crumpled coronary" - is an uncommon occurrence during coronary angioplasty. It usually has no major clinical sequelae and should be differentiated from spasm, dissection, and thrombosis, which require special management.

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