The authors report a case of selective coronary angiography by use of a modified technique in a patient with tortuous iliac artery, distorted thoracic descending aorta, and anomalous left coronary artery. This approach to such anatomy can decrease the fluo roscopy time and reduce the likelihood of complications.
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