Abstract
Balloon and microcatheter uncrossable chronic total occlusions can be challenging to treat. We present a novel technique for treating such lesions through contrast injection via a guide catheter extension wedged against the proximal cap. We named this technique “guide-extension Carlino.”.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2038-2042 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions |
Volume | 99 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- atherosclerosis
- chronic total occlusion
- coronary circulation
- percutaneous coronary intervention
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine