Novel Use of the GuideLiner Catheter to Deliver Rotational Atherectomy Burrs in Tortuous Vessels

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Rotablation of the distal RCA, assisted with the insertion of a 7 Fr. GuideLiner catheter. (a) Tortuous RCA with distal lesion and TIMI 2 flow. ((b) and (c)) Resistant lesion within distal RCA to noncompliant balloon expansion. (d) Advancement of a 1.25 mm rotablation burr through a 7 Fr. GuideLiner. (e) Rotablation of the distal RCA. (f) Final angiographic result after stenting and postdilatation.

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