Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2978025 | Journal of the Saudi Heart Association | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Coronary angiography and angioplasty are relatively safe procedures but not without complications. We report an interesting case of effort angina taken for angioplasty of the LCX and assessment of fractional flow reserve (FFR) for the LAD artery lesion in which the tip of the pressure wire was broken and embolised to the LCX while trying to retrieve it. This is the first case report using a hybrid technique with a slip catheter for the successful retrieval of a fractured FFR wire.
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Authors
Prakash Sadashivappa Surhonne, Himanshu Mahla, Shivakumar Bhairappa, Shankar Somanna, Cholenahally Nanjappa Manjunath,