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A self-expanding stent can be defined as the following:

Case Study- Angiography displays LAD lesion which requires angioplasty and stent. Currently, there is a 190cm wire in the patient. The physician asks you to grab a 2.5 x 12 balloon. Should you get a 2.5 x 12 over the wire or a 2.5 x 12 rapid exchange/monorail?

_______is a condition in which Heparin does the opposite of it is intended to; essentially it forms rather than prevents new blood clots.

What equipment used during intervention assists in minimizing back bleeding while the balloon stent catheter is inserted into and removed from the guide catheter? This equipment allows for the injection of contrast media and pressure monitoring through guide catheter.

What is the primary job of the guide catheter during coronary intervention?

What size and length guidewire is need when using an OTW balloon (coronary intervention)?

A ______ is a wire mesh that is used to keep an artery open. When deployed, it locks into a place and creates a scaffolding to maintain patency.

Identify the equipment as pictured below.  

Is the expiration date listed on the outer packing of balloon and/or stent catheters?

What drug is given to induce hyperemia while performing FFR?