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A new simple tool to manage the no reflow phenomenon
Author(s) -
Satler Lowell
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.27926
Subject(s) - medicine , no reflow phenomenon , conventional pci , simple (philosophy) , catheter , balloon , intensive care medicine , cardiology , surgery , philosophy , epistemology , myocardial infarction
Key Points The management of no reflow post PCI remains a challenge. A novel modification of a standard balloon catheter allows the distal delivery of pharmacology. A variety of intracoronary drugs may be effective in restoring flow.