Device entrapment during percutaneous coronary intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Device entrapment is a life-threatening complication during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, the success for its management is predominantly based on operator experience with limited available guidance in the published literature.

Methods

A systematic review was performed on December 2021; we searched PubMed for articles on device entrapment during PCI. In addition, backward snowballing (i.e., review of references from identified articles and pertinent reviews) was employed.

Results

A total of 4209 articles were retrieved, of which 150 studies were included in the synthesis of the data. A methodical algorithmic approach to prevention and management of device entrapment can help to optimize outcomes. The recommended sequence of steps are

SUBMITTER: Sanz-Sanchez J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9544850 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature