title: Percutaneous recanalization of chronic subclavian artery occlusion using optical coherence reflectometry-guided radiofrequency ablation guidewire.
abstract: Subclavian artery lesion that is associated with low complication rate could be treated by percutaneous intervention effectively. However, the success of endovascular therapy for occlusive lesion may be limited by failure to cross with a guidewire. We describe the use of a system using optical coherence reflectometry for navigation and radiofrequency ablation to enable wire passage through subclavian artery occlusion that could not be crossed by conventional guidewires.
authors: Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China.
authors: Pui-Yin
authors: PY
authors: Lee
authors: Wai-Hong
authors: WH
authors: Chen
authors: William
authors: W
authors: Ng
authors: Chu-Pak
authors: CP
authors: Lau
mesh_terms: D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013348:Subclavian Artery