Bifurcation Side Branch Stenosis-Reverse Wiring

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Bill Nicholson, Director of Interventional Cardiology for Emory, explains the technique of reverse wiring in interventional cardiology. Reverse wiring is used when there is difficulty accessing a retroflexed vessel. It involves using a dual-lumen microcatheter and creating bends in the wire to navigate through the vessel. The wire is then dropped off in the desired location and pulled back to catch the retroflex vessel. This technique allows for easier wire placement and successful treatment of complex lesions. Examples are shown where reverse wiring was used to access difficult-to-reach vessels and achieve positive outcomes.

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Bill Nicholson

Director of Interventional Cardiology

reverse wiring

interventional cardiology

retroflexed vessel