A randomized study comparing two guidewire strategies for angioplasty of chronic total coronary occlusion

Chronic total coronary occlusions were more frequently crossed using the Crosswire as a primary guidewire strategy than with the conventional strategy. This strategy resulted in a lower number of guidewires being used, a trend toward shorter procedural and fluoroscopy times, and decreased use of con...

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 2000-05, Vol.85 (9), p.1144-1147
Main Authors: Lefèvre, Thierry, Louvard, Yves, Loubeyre, Christophe, Dumas, Pierre, Piéchaud, Jean François, Krol, Marek, Benslimane, Abdeljabbar, Premchand, Rajendra Kumar, Morice, Marie-Claude
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Angioplasty
Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary - methods
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiology
Cardiovascular disease
Coronary Disease - therapy
Diseases of the cardiovascular system
Female
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Chronic total coronary occlusions were more frequently crossed using the Crosswire as a primary guidewire strategy than with the conventional strategy. This strategy resulted in a lower number of guidewires being used, a trend toward shorter procedural and fluoroscopy times, and decreased use of contrast media.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(00)00713-X