Abstract
Crossing total occlusions is frequently difficult. The guidewire may enter a false lumen, thereby preventing successful balloon dilatations. We present a case of an acute arterial dissection following attempted angioplasty of a totally occluded right coronary artery. With an intravascular ultrasound probe in the false lumen, we were able to visualize a second guidewire and direct its passage into the true arterial lumen. This allowed for successful balloon dilatation and stent deployment restoring vessel patency.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 251-254 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - Jan 1 1995 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine