Coronary catheter kinking is an uncommon but potentially catastrophic complication of cardiac catheterization. Although simple maneuvers can often result in resolution of a kink, tighter knots may not respond to such measures. We provide a systematic, stepwise approach to the prevention and treatment of catheter kinking.

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冠状动脉导管扭结的预防和治疗


冠状动脉导管扭结是心导管插入术的一种不常见但可能是灾难性的并发症。虽然简单的操作通常可以解决扭结，但较紧的结可能对此类措施没有反应。我们提供系统、循序渐进的方法来预防和治疗导管扭结。