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The "Skipping Rope" Technique: A Novel Strategy for Distal Burr Entrapment During Rotational Atherectomy.
Thomas J Ford1,2, Michael Parkinson1,2, Colm Hanratty3
1Department of Cardiology, Gosford Hospital, Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), Gosford, New South Wales, Australia.
A new "skipping rope technique" safely disengages stuck burrs during rotational atherectomy. This method uses sequential counterclockwise force, offering an additional strategy for managing this challenging complication.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Interventions
- Medical Device Technology
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- Rotational atherectomy is a key procedure for treating complex coronary artery disease.
- Burr entrapment is a rare but serious complication during rotational atherectomy.
- Existing methods for managing entrapment may be limited.
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