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Entrapped devices after PCI.

Ihab Alomari¹, Richard Snider², Sonia Ponce¹

¹Division of Cardiology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine : Including Molecular Interventions

|November 26, 2013

Summary

Guide wire entrapment during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a rare but serious complication. Awareness of this issue and available treatment options is crucial for cardiologists to manage patients effectively.

Keywords:

Coronary device entrapment Entrapped devices Guidewire fracture

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Area of Science:

Interventional Cardiology
Cardiovascular Medicine

Background:

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a common procedure for treating coronary artery disease.
Entrapped devices during PCI, though rare, pose significant risks.

Observation:

A 62-year-old male presented with acute coronary syndrome.
The patient underwent revascularization, which was complicated by guide wire entrapment and fracture.

Findings:

Guide wire entrapment and fracture is a rare complication during PCI.
This complication can lead to serious patient morbidity and mortality.

Implications:

Cardiologists must be aware of the potential for guide wire entrapment during PCI.
Knowledge of available treatment strategies is essential for managing this complication.