title: A simple method for limiting angioplasty catheter balloon pressures.
abstract: Percutaneous angioplasty catheter balloons may rupture if over-inflated. Balloon inflation pressures are not always measured. We describe a simple and inexpensive method for limiting balloon inflation pressures, using no additional equipment.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Jeffree
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Ward
authors.forename: E W
authors.initials: EW
authors.lastname: Fletcher
mesh_terms: D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011312:Pressure