Case-Based Algorithm: Difficult Stent Delivery
Jennifer A. Tremmel, M.D., FSCAI, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA
Jennifer A. Tremmel, M.D., FSCAI, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA
Learning Objectives:
- Review challenges in delivering stents (tortuosity, calcium, prior stents).
- Discuss an algorithm-based approach for difficult stent delivery (microcatheters, laser, enhanced backup, anchor balloon, advanced guide extender techniques).