Penetration and substantial support (PASS) technique in patients with complex coronary anatomy
Keywords:
Percutaneous coronaryAbstract
Objective: The objective of this study is to present of our own experience in application penetration and substantial support (PASS) technique. We also depict effectiveness and safety of this technique.
Materials and methods: the study included 388 patients (71% of men) aged 71.6±16.2 years with complex coronary anatomy.
Results: PASS technique was successful in 372 (95.9 %) cases. In 7 (1.8%) cases telescopic teqnique was used. Rotational atherectomy was used in 9 (2.3%) patients. There were no perforation of coronary arteries, hemopericardium and intramyocardial hematomas in the perioperative period.
Conclusion: PASS technique is highly effective method for the complex coronary anatomy with low risk of peri – and postoperative complications.