Recovering a Lost Side Branch
Bifurcation PCI cases become especially challenging when the side branch becomes flush occluded. In this video, we discuss different techniques to recover the side branch, including the use of angled and dual-lumen microcatheters as well as the use of IVUS-guided techniques.
Chao-Wei Hwang, M.D., Ph.D.
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Cardiac Cath Lab, Frederick Health Hospital