Saphenous Vein Graft Perforation During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - A Nightmare to be Avoided

Saphenous Vein Graft Perforation During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - A Nightmare to be Avoided

Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) of saphenous vein grafts (SVGs) is challenging and is associated with adverse short- and long-term clinical outcome as compared to native coronary arteries. SVG perforation is rare but catastrophic and needs immediate attention. Various factors predisposing...

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Main Authors: Surender Deora, Sanjay C Shah, Tejas M Patel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Heart Views
Subjects:
Covered stent
perforation
saphenous vein graft
undersized stent
Online Access:http://www.heartviews.org/article.asp?issn=1995-705X;year=2015;volume=16;issue=1;spage=34;epage=36;aulast=Deora

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http://www.heartviews.org/article.asp?issn=1995-705X;year=2015;volume=16;issue=1;spage=34;epage=36;aulast=Deora

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