Posted by: Johnson Francis on: 17 Sep, 2009
Amplatz right coronary catheter has been engaged in the right coronary artery (RCA). Note the dual curve at the tip. Amplatz right coronary catheter is used to cannulate RCA when it has an abnormal origin which is difficult to cannulate with the Judkins right (JR) catheter.
Right coronary angiogram in LAO cranial view using Amplatz [...]
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Posted by: Johnson Francis on: 12 Oct, 2008
Right coronary angiogram
Right coronary angiogram showing conus branch, sinus node artery, right ventricular branches and posterior descending coronary artery (PDA). PDA has a mild lesion about 8 mm from its origin. Septal branches can be seen originating from the PDA. Posterior left ventricular branch (PLV) is occluded soon after its origin and is seen as [...]