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) identifier identifier identifier

  • 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.