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  • Title: Chronic total occlusion--use of a 5 French guiding catheter in a 6 French guiding catheter.
    Author: Shaukat A, Al-Bustami M, Ong PJ.
    Journal: J Invasive Cardiol; 2008 Jun; 20(6):317-8. PubMed ID: 18523329.
    Abstract:
    We present a case of a chronic total occlusion that required the use of a 5 Fr in a 6 Fr guiding catheter. The 5 Fr in a 6 Fr guiding catheter method allows ultra-deep seating to increase backup support and assist stent delivery. This technique was paramount in this case, as there were technical challenges with failure to track drug-eluting stents due to vessel tortuosity and lack of support.
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