Geijer H, Kähäri A. Coaxial technique for catheterization of the coronary arteries with a very dilated ascending aorta.
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2004;
62:32-4. [PMID:
15103598 DOI:
10.1002/ccd.20028]
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Abstract
This article describes a simple yet effective method to catheterize the coronary arteries when the ascending aorta is very dilated. Two catheters are used in a coaxial fashion. It was possible to catheterize a patient with a 9 cm wide ascending aorta.
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