Dislodged Hardware: Wire, Stent or Catheter Tip
Presenter
Dr. Prashant Kaul, M.D., FSCAI, Piedmont Heart Institute, Atlanta, GA
Dr. Prashant Kaul, M.D., FSCAI, Piedmont Heart Institute, Atlanta, GA
Learning Objectives:
- Identify which devices can get lost or entrapped and how to prevent this complication.
- Identify when devices should be retrieved and when they should be left in place.
- Compare the different options and techniques for device/equipment retrieval (including small balloon, multiple wire technique, snares, guide extensions, etc.).
Keywords: Complex and High-risk Coronary Intervention (CHIP) and Complications