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(Circulation. 1973;48:1321.)
© 1973 American Heart Association, Inc.

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Selective Coronary Arteriography by Percutaneous Left Transaxillary Approach Using Preshaped Torquecontrol Catheters

J. EDSON PRICE Jr. M.D.¹ JOSEF RÖSCH M.D.¹

¹ From the Departments of Radiology, Glendale Adventist Hospital, Glendale, California and University of Oregon Medical School, Portland, Oregon.

The percutaneous left transaxillary use of preshaped, torquecontrol coronary catheters is considered the technique of choice for selective coronary arteriography in patients with occlusive arterial ileofemoral disease and aortopelvic reconstructive surgery. It affords reliable, selective catheterization of the coronary arteries and their bimodal (cine and serial) examination. Percutaneous left transaxillary selective coronary angiography is a safe and useful technique when performed by experienced and skilled personnel in properly selected patients.

Key Words: Coronary artery disease • Left ventriculography • Preshaped (Judkins) catheters • Seldinger technique

Submitted on November 13, 1972
Accepted on August 15, 1973