An unusual complication during deployment of a Multi-Link stent.
The use of intracoronary stents has greatly impacted on the practice of interventional cardiology. Complications due to equipment failure during deployment of stents are rare but potentially serious. We report a case of a malfunctioning Multi-Link delivery system and the successful treatment of the resulting complications.
Simons
A J
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SJH Cardiac Catheterization Association, St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse, New York 13203-1898, USA.
Caputo
R P
RP
Esente
P
P
Giambartolomei
A
A
Bowser
M
M
Reger
M
M
Walford
G
G
D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents