Stuck Devices: Balloons and Atherectomy
Presenter
Jason R. Wollmuth, MD, FSCAI, Providence Heart & Vascular, Portland, OR
Jason R. Wollmuth, MD, FSCAI, Providence Heart & Vascular, Portland, OR
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss risk factors for and best practices for prevention of stuck roto burr/crown
- Show step by step management of broken balloon shaft, wire tip, fractured micro cathetor, and guide extension
- Discuss guide compatibility issues for retrieval of dislodged gear