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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The patient was presented with coronary artery disease and was to undergo percutaneous coronary intervention.The 99% stenosed target lesion was located in the severely tortuous and severely calcified mid right coronary artery (rca).A 1.2mm x 12mm threader balloon catheter was advanced but failed to pass the lesion.However, during the second inflation at 12 atmospheres (atm), the balloon ruptured.The device was removed and another 1.2mm x 12mm threader balloon catheter was advanced, but it also failed to pass the lesion and during third inflation at 12 atm, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed and a 1.5x12 non-boston scientific balloon catheter was placed to treat the lesion.Subsequently, the physician proceeded to the moderately tortuous and severely calcified proximal rca with 95% stenosis.A 2.25mm x 12mm nc emerge balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation; however, during second inflation at 16 atm, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed, and due to the nature of the procedure, the patient will be returning for a rotablator procedure.No patient complications were reported.
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