Category: Coronary Interventions
Angiography and Interventions
Angiographically evident thrombus has been classified from grade 0 (no thrombus) to 5 (total occlusion).
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Angiography and Interventions
Disadvantage of using Fondaparinux as the sole agent in PCI: Catheter related thrombosis is higher due to low anti-Factor IIa activity.
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Angiography and Interventions
Rheolytic thrombectomy: a jet of saline is directed at the thrombus in the coronary artery from the tip of a catheter using an AngioJet system.
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Angiography and Interventions
GRACE registry suggested that BMS was better than DES in acute MI situation. But recent data with sirolimus eluting stents show promise.
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Angiography and Interventions
Routine PCI after thrombolytic therapy: PCI after thrombolysis is considered under three headings: facilitated, rescue and systematic.
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Angiography and Interventions
Timely performed PCI in an experienced high volume centre is better than thrombolysis. If it cannot be performed, thrombolysis has to be considered.
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Angiography and Interventions
Role of Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) in coronary stenting
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Angiography and Interventions
Mechanisms of lumen gain in balloon dilatation (PTCA): Fracture of plaque, Axial redistribution of plaque, Arterial wall stretching – can rebound later.
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