Abstract
Aim: The GuideLiner (GL) is a widely used catheter primarily in complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Deep seating of the GL and distal stent placement may be facilitated by the anchor-balloon technique (ABT). Methods: We aimed to prospectively analyze procedural details, technical success, complications and in-hospital outcome in patients who underwent PCI using the GL catheter and the ABT. Results: A total of 118 patients underwent PCI with the aid of the GL and ABT. Procedure success rate was 95% (112/118) and only seven patients (5.9%) encountered complications. ABT was indicated and successfully used in 29 patients (25%). Conclusion: GL and ABT successfully aided stent delivery in unfavorable and heavily calcified lesions which otherwise may have been considered unsuitable for PCI.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 291-299 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Future Cardiology |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- anchor balloon
- calcification
- complex PCI
- complications during PCI
- GuideLiner
- interventional techniques
- ischemic heart disease
- percutaneous coronary interventions
- stents
- tortuous arteries