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Kanber Ocal Karabay1, Bayram Bagirtan
1Department of Cardiology, Kadikoy Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Summary
A broken guidewire is a rare complication during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This case highlights its occurrence in a patient managed non-surgically.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Cardiology
- Medical Device Complications
Background:
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) success rates have risen due to technological advancements and increased operator expertise.
- Consequently, complication rates associated with PCI have decreased significantly.
Observation:
- A broken guidewire, a seldom-encountered complication during PCI, is presented.
- This rare event occurred in a patient who received medical management instead of surgical intervention.
Findings:
- The study details a specific instance of guidewire fracture during a PCI procedure.
- The patient's treatment pathway involved medical management, underscoring alternative approaches to managing such rare complications.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the understanding of rare PCI complications and their management.
- It emphasizes the importance of considering conservative treatment strategies even in complex interventional scenarios.
