The brachial artery method to transluminal coronary angioplasty

摘要: The development of a brachial artery guiding catheter for (percutaneous) trans-luminal coronary angioplasty is described. Three-hundred procedures were attempted with 196 (65%) via the branchial and 104 (35%) femoral artery. stenosis was crossed in 202 attempts (67%); 138 (70%) 64 (62%). A successful occurred 117 (85%) 50 (78%). Successful left anterior descending equally effective either technique. right more difficult (P < 0.05) using An unsuccessful one technique occasionally overcome by use other No complications encountered. method to transluminal an acceptable complementary alternative Those laboratories contemplating percutaneous may desire utilize both approaches.