Balloon deflection technique: A method to facilitate entry of a balloon catheter into a deployed stent

Authors
Abernethy, WB Choo, JK Oesterle, SN Jang, IK
Citation
Wb. Abernethy et al., Balloon deflection technique: A method to facilitate entry of a balloon catheter into a deployed stent, CATHET C IN, 51(3), 2000, pp. 312-313
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
51
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
312 - 313
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(200011)51:3<312:BDTAMT>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
The entry of an angioplasty balloon into a coronary stent is occasionally d ifficult due to poorly expanded stent struts or calcified tissue blocking b alloon passage. We describe a simple technique using a second guidewire and balloon to facilitate entry into the stent, Cathet. Cardiovasc. Intervent. 51:312-313, 2000. (C) 2000 Wiley-Liss, Inc.