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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 90% stenosed target lesion was located in the severely calcified and mildly tortuous proximal left anterior descending artery.Post atherectomy with a rotapro, a 3.00mm x 20mm nc emerge balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during the first inflation at 12 atmospheres for 2-3 seconds, the balloon ruptured.Another 3.25mm x 20mm nc emerge balloon catheter was advanced and was attempted to be inflated once at 12 atmospheres for 2-3 seconds but the balloon ruptured.The procedure was completed with a non-bsc device with no patient complications reported.
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