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March 3, 2026˜The œJournal of invasive cardiology/˜The œjournal of invasive cardiology0 citations

SWITCHing to Distal RaiLtracking Technique for Rotational Atherectomy Procedures: Short-Term Outcomes and Impact on Clinical Practice (The SWITCH D-RIL Registry)

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GCGiuseppe CollettiGSGregory A. SguegliaAJAdrien Jossart

Key Points

  • The distal railtracking technique shows strong efficacy in addressing severely calcified coronary disease, enhancing patient safety.
  • Efficacy metrics indicate that DRT can effectively use large bore guiding catheters while preserving radial artery integrity.
  • Assessment using the DISTAL RAILTRACKING registry confirms that DRA is feasible and safe for these complex procedures.
  • Highlights the need for broader adoption, potentially improving clinical practices in managing coronary disease.

Abstract

The DRT technique demonstrated feasibility, safety, and efficacy in treating severely calcified coronary disease. This study highlights the reliability of DRA, even when large bore guiding catheters are necessary, emphasizing its potential to provide a safer approach while ensuring radial artery preservation.

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Colletti et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75b62c6e9836116a229e3https://doi.org/10.25270/jic/25.00355
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