Judkins right coronary catheter

Judkins right coronary catheter

Judkins right coronary catheter has a sharp primary curve and a shallow secondary curve. The primary curve engages the right coronary ostium while the secondary curve engages the opposite wall of the aorta. The tip usuallly tapers to 5F size, irrespective of the nominal diameter of the catheter. Short form for Judkins right catheter is JR.