Update on the diagnosis and treatment of coronary complications of percutaneous coronary interventions

J Invasive Cardiol. 2024 Nov 18. doi: 10.25270/jic/24.00260. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

Prevention, prompt diagnosis, and rapid treatment are crucial for improving outcomes of complications that occur during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The authors summarize studies on PCI complications published between January 1, 2023, and May 1, 2024, including coronary dissection, no reflow, perforation, and equipment loss/entrapment.

Keywords: coronary dissection; coronary perforation; guidewire entrapment; no reflow; percutaneous coronary intervention.