title: Applications of a novel balloon catheter during coronary angioplasty.
abstract: A new balloon catheter design utilizing multiple polymeric materials to produce noncompliant balloon ends and a compliant central portion has recently been released. We describe two cases, a discrete fibrotic lesion and final dilation of an intracoronary stent, in which this novel balloon catheter has potential advantages during coronary angioplasty. We conclude that this device may be useful in avoiding proximal or distal vessel dissection during high-pressure balloon inflations.
authors.affiliation: Cardiology Division, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, USA.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Mego
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Bailey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000628:therapy; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011108:Polymers; D015607:Stents
chemical_list: D011108:Polymers