PubMed · 7293918
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R E Carlson, P J Hering. 1981. Aortic dissection.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7293918/
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Crossing total occlusions is frequently difficult. The guidewire may enter a false lumen, thereby preventing successful balloon dilatations. We present a case of an acute arterial dissection following attempted angioplasty of a totally occluded right coronary artery. With an intravascular ultrasound probe in the false lumen, we were able to visualize a second guidewire and direct its passage into the true arterial lumen. This allowed for successful balloon dilatation and stent deployment restoring vessel patency.
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Two cases are presented illustrating the use of a new intracoronary infusion catheter providing flow support using a unique spiral coil design. Good clinical outcomes were obtained employing 4-hr inflations with localized infusion of urokinase at the site of dissection and extensive clot formation, respectively. This low-profile catheter-mounted device may provide an alternative to stent placement in cases of acute dissection complicated by thrombus formation.