Guide catheter extension systems: Hype or a need?

Guide catheter extension system (GCES) is a valuable tool for interventional cardiologists, especially in complex cases. GCES increases guide back-up support and is crucial in complex PCI procedures, particularly in cases of severe calcification and tortuosity. Apart from their primary use to increa...

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Published inIndian heart journal Vol. 73; no. 5; pp. 535 - 538
Main Authors Chandra, Sharad, Tiwari, Ashish, Chaudhary, Gaurav, Yadav, Rakesh
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 01.09.2021
Elsevier
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Complex PCI
Coronary artery disease
Guide catheter extension system
Complex PCI
Coronary artery disease
Guide catheter extension system
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Summary:Guide catheter extension system (GCES) is a valuable tool for interventional cardiologists, especially in complex cases. GCES increases guide back-up support and is crucial in complex PCI procedures, particularly in cases of severe calcification and tortuosity. Apart from their primary use to increase back-up support of guide by providing coaxial alignment, deep intubation and facilitation of stent delivery, GCES are now being increasingly used in different clinical indications including complex and high-risk coronary intervention interventions.
ISSN:0019-4832
2213-3763
DOI:10.1016/j.ihj.2021.09.011