Intracoronary focal nitroglycerin injection through drilled balloon is very effective in the resolution of coronary spasm versus into proximal coronary artery: A prospective randomized comparison study

Balaban, Yakup; Kaya, AHMET; Satilmisoglu, Mustafa; Balaban, Muhammet

doi:10.1111/joic.12542

Intracoronary focal nitroglycerin injection through drilled balloon is very effective in the resolution of coronary spasm versus into proximal coronary artery: A prospective randomized comparison study

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Balaban Y., Kaya A., Satilmisoglu M. H., Balaban M. B.

JOURNAL OF INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY, vol.31, no.6, pp.765-774, 2018 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 31 Issue: 6
Publication Date: 2018
Doi Number: 10.1111/joic.12542
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.765-774
Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background In this study, we aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of NTG administration via catheter and local NTG infusion through a perforated balloon in order to prevent coronary spasm from developing during percutaneous intervention.