Distal embolization during directional coronary atherectomy.
We report 2 cases of directional coronary atherectomy performed by using the Percu-Surge System to prevent distal embolization. A discrete amount of material was aspirated after the procedure. No clinical sequelae occurred in the immediate follow-up. These cases underline the problem of distal embolization during directional atherectomy, and the possibility to prevent it by using protection devices.
Briguori
Carlo
C
Laboratory of Interventional Cardiology, San Raffaele Hospital, Via Olgettina 60, I-20142, Milan, Italy. carlo.briguori@hsr.it
DiMario
Carlo
C
Colombo
Antonio
A
D017225:Atherectomy, Coronary; D021721:Balloon Occlusion; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D023921:Coronary Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged