| Literature DB >> 19246852 |
Chih-Ping Chang1, Jen-Jyh Lin, Jui-Sung Hung, Pei-Ying Pai, Chung-Ho Hsu.
Abstract
A retained fractured segment of an intravascular ultrasound catheter in the coronary artery during percutaneous coronary intervention is a rare occurrence. We describe our experience with successful retrieval of a fractured IVUS catheter fragment in a previously stented left anterior descending artery using a distal embolic protection device.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19246852 DOI: 10.1536/ihj.50.121
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int Heart J ISSN: 1349-2365 Impact factor: 1.862