Lad spasm

For cardiologists and radiologists . Spasm of LAD beyond second diagonal causing rest angina. Pain and spasm cleared following intra coronary nitroglycerine. Myocardial bridging will appear as if vessel is squeezed in systole , normal in diastole . In spasm , it will look narrow persistently, irrespective of systole and diastole , and relieves completely with nitroglycerine. Contributed by Dr Rakesh Gopal , Apollo hospital Chennai (Consultant Interventional Cardiologist) Studied Interventional Cardiology at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at sales@teleradproviders.com

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Source: Sumer's Radiology Site - January 8, 2013 Category: Radiologists Authors: Sumer Sethi Source Type: blogs