|
It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 75% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and non-calcified right coronary artery.After a guide wire crossed the lesion, a 15mm 2.00 maverick balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during initial inflation at 6 atmospheres, the balloon ruptured.No segment of the balloon was detached inside the patient after it ruptured.A bigger size non-bsc balloon catheter was used, then a stent was placed, and the procedure was completed.There were no patient complications reported and the patient's status was good.
|