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Fig. 2 | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

Fig. 2

From: A novel use of small ballons to reduce the risk of subintimal hematoma formation during recanalization of chronic total occlusion: two case reports

Fig. 2

Angiographic images. a CTO of the RCA from the proximal to the posterolateral (PL) branch and posterior descending (PD) branch ostia. b antegrade guidewire was unable to cross. c the Sion black was advanced via Corsair 135 to cross the septal, but still failed. d a 2.0 × 15-mm balloon was advanced via the previous guidewire. e Corsair135 was introduced in parallel with the dilated balloon. f pilot200 was knuckled towards the PD branch. g the knuckled guidewire was advanced into the PD branch via Corsair 135. h part of the guidewire was in the subintimal area evidenced by IVUS. i stents were implanted and the final angiogram was excellent. Black arrow: microcatheter; White arrow: true lumen; Blue arrow: false lumen; Triangle: dilated balloon

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