A novel method for prevention of intravascular ultrasound catheter entrapment using soft guide extension catheter
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DOI: 10.1007/s12928-020-00644-8
Abstract: Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) plays an important role in optimal procedures in complex percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). IVUS catheter entrapment is a rare, but serious complication following stent implantation. Although several percutaneous bailout techniques have been… read more here.
Keywords: guide extension; catheter; catheter entrapment; ivus catheter ... See more keywords
Efficacy and safety of guide extension catheter in balloon pulmonary angioplasty for treatment of complex lesions in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280683
Abstract: Background Balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) is used for treatment of inoperable chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and residual pulmonary hypertension after pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) to improve hemodynamics, right ventricular function, and exercise capacity. However, the… read more here.
Keywords: safety; pulmonary hypertension; catheter; extension ... See more keywords
Guidezilla extension catheter for percutaneous interventional therapy of complex lesions via a transradial approach: Case series from a single-center experience.
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DOI: 10.5603/cj.a2017.0122
Abstract: BACKGROUND Guide catheter extension systems have become one of the most powerful tools for address-ing complex lesions during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), but data on a new-generation rapid exchange extension catheter - the Guidezilla catheter… read more here.
Keywords: catheter; guidezilla; case; approach ... See more keywords