A Different Kind of Anchor: An Alternative to the Distal Anchoring Technique

We read with interest the case report by Fiocca, et al., on How to perform distal anchoring technique by 6 French radial approach in complex coronary procedures (1). Complex anatomy continues to challenge the interventionist performing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). If one cannot deliver stents to the target lesion, procedural success is impossible and failure can result in increased morbidity (2 –4). Techniques to improve stent delivery have included the mother-daughter technique as well as the anchoring balloon technique (5–9).
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research