Abstract:We report here on a case of successfully removing a calcified plaque embolus that complicated performing angioplasty. A 67 year-old woman underwent percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for a stenosis of the right superficial femoral artery (SFA). The angiogram showed a marked stenosis at the mid-portion of SFA and diffuse circular calcification along the atheroma rim was seen on the computed tomographic angiography. Although balloon inflation was attempted on the lesion, it was not fully dilated. After repeat… Show more
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