Difference Between Low‐Speed and High‐Speed Rotational Atherectomy Using Two Types of Guidewires
Guidewire type and rotational speed significantly influence directional control during RA. High-speed ablation with an extra-support wire minimizes directional discrepancy and may allow more predictable and controlled lesion modification.
Authors
- Keita Okayama
- Akito Kawamura
- Hiroaki Nohara
- Tomoaki Nakano
- Yasushi Sakata
Institutions
- Osaka Rosai Hospital (JP)
- The University of Osaka (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
- Published
- 2026-02-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccd.70514
- Primary Topic
- Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00