It was reported that the procedure was performed to treat a moderately calcified, mildly tortuous left anterior descending (lad) artery.
The 3.
0x33mm xience xpedition balloon inflated distal to proximal and the physician found that to be improper.
Additionally, the stent went 2-3mm into the ostium of the left main coronary artery.
There was no stretching or any other damage to the stent.
The stent remains in the target lesion.
There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.
No additional information was provided.
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