Balloon‐assisted tracking of a guide catheter through difficult radial anatomy: A technical report. Issue 5 (14th November 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patel, Tejas; Shah, Sanjay; Pancholy, Samir
• Is Part Of: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions. Volume 81:Issue 5(2013:Apr. 01)
• Page Start: E215
• Page End: E218
• Publication Date: 2012-11-14
• Subjects: Heart -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Cardiac catheterization -- Periodicals; 616.1207572
• DOI: 10.1002/ccd.24504
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1522-1946

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>A small caliber or significant tortuosity of radial artery may create difficulty in negotiating a 6F or 7F guide catheter while performing intervention through transradial approach. We describe a technique that helps tracking a guide catheter in such demanding situation for successful completion of procedure without increasing the chance of perforation and dissection. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.</p> </abstract>