Balloon-assisted technique in complex anatomy of transulnar access route

Balloon-assisted technique in complex anatomy of transulnar access route

Transulnar and transradial approaches have clear advantages in cardiac catheterization. However, complex anatomical variations can be the cause of failure in the use of this procedure. The case of a patient with complex arterial anatomy who underwent the balloon-assisted technique is reported. This...

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Main Authors: Suilbert Rodríguez Blanco, Abel Leyva Quert, Giovannys Ponte Gonzalez, José M. Aguilar Medina, José L. Mendoza Ortiz, Lázara M. Pérez Yanes, Alain Gutiérrez López, Juan C. Pérez Guerra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cardiocentro Ernesto Che Guevara 2015-10-01
Series:CorSalud
Online Access:http://www.revcorsalud.sld.cu/index.php/cors/article/view/65
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Summary:Transulnar and transradial approaches have clear advantages in cardiac catheterization. However, complex anatomical variations can be the cause of failure in the use of this procedure. The case of a patient with complex arterial anatomy who underwent the balloon-assisted technique is reported. This technique is considered to be useful in selected cases.
ISSN:2078-7170

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