Key result
An IVUS-guided wiring technique using stiffer wires and a low-profile ultrasound catheter improved the procedural success rate in two cases of chronic total occlusion.
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Does an IVUS-guided wiring technique improve procedural success in chronic total occlusion?
Does an IVUS-guided wiring technique improve procedural success in chronic total occlusion?
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IVUS-guided wiring using stiffer wires and a low-profile catheter is a promising approach to improve procedural success in chronic total occlusions.
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Matsubara et al. (2004) studied this question. An IVUS-guided wiring technique using stiffer wires and a low-profile ultrasound catheter improved the procedural success rate in two cases of chronic total occlusion.
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