Challenges associated with use of the GuideLiner catheter in percutaneous coronary interventions.
The GuideLiner catheter is an easy-to-use guide catheter extension that can facilitate vessel engagement and equipment delivery. We present two cases that illustrate two potential challenges associated with use of the GuideLiner catheter: (1) stent loss and deformation during attempts to advance it through the GuideLiner catheter collar; and (2) displacement of the GuideLiner catheter distal marker into a coronary artery. Awareness of these potential complications may render safer the use of this valuable interventional tool.
VA North Texas Healthcare System and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
Aristotelis C
AC
Papayannis
Tesfaldet T
TT
Michael
Emmanouil S
ES
Brilakis
D062906:Cardiac Catheters / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000145:classification*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D054059:Coronary Occlusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D062645:Percutaneous Coronary Intervention / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome