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It was reported that a balloon rupture occurred.The 80-90% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and calcified right coronary artery.A 15mmx3.50mm wolverine coronary cutting balloon was selected for use.During the procedure, the device was advanced through the tortuous portion of the artery but was unable to get into lesion.It was then removed and a guidezilla ii catheter-guide extension was inserted.It was difficult to get through the collar at first, but it eventually got through and got to the lesion.However, the balloon burst before inflation could be performed at 1 atmosphere upon first inflation.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with a different device.No patient complications reported.
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