title: A novel approach for crossing a virtually occluded vessel using ultra-low-profile balloon backup.
abstract: We discuss a case in which a novel ultra-low-profile angioplasty balloon was used to provide wire backup by advancing the uninflated balloon nose into the entry point of a virtually occluded lesion. This enabled crossing of the lesion, and demonstrates how an improved balloon design can directly lead to improved clinical outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Cardiology Department, Liverpool Hospital, Australia.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Arronis
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Juergens
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Lowe
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000379:methods*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans