The occurrence of catheter-induced vasospasm of small-caliber arteries during cardiac angiography is well documented. In contrast, little documentation of catheter-induced vasospasm in large-caliber arteries exists. This case presents reproducible catheter-induced vasospasm with bilateral asymptomatic occlusion of the femoral and iliac arteries.
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