It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 90% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified left anterior descending (lad) artery.A 3.50mm x 15mm nc emerge® balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, upon inflation at nominal pressure, the balloon ruptured.The device was completely removed from the patient's body and the procedure was completed with a non-bsc balloon catheter.No patient complications were reported and the patient's status was good.
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