Treatment of Highly Angulated Lesions Using SuperCross Microcatheter

Curr Probl Cardiol. 2023 Jul;48(7):101690. doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.101690. Epub 2023 Mar 8.

Abstract

Unusually angulated coronary anatomy can decrease the success rate of coronary interventions by hindering successful wiring and equipment delivery. Additionally, due to the technical challenges involved, there is increased risk for complications such as perforations, dissections, stent loss, and equipment entrapment. In this case series, we illustrate the advantages of using angulated microcatheters to facilitate successful treatment of such patients in various clinical scenarios.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention*
  • Stents
  • Treatment Outcome