Balloons Flashcards
1
Q
Non compliant balloon definition
A
Artery takes shape of the balloon
2
Q
Types of non compliant balloons
A
Boston scientific- chargers and mustangs Medtronic- EV3, ever cross, invatec, admiral, fortrex Cordis/Opta (used for fenestrateds) Conquest/ Bard- balloon tree Atlas
3
Q
Smallest 035 balloon is always
A
3
4
Q
Evercross delivery length
A
80 and 135
5
Q
Admiral delivery length
A
130
6
Q
Chargers and mustangs delivery length
A
75 and 135
7
Q
Cordis/OPTA is used for
A
Fenestrated cases to flare stents (can grab stent and that’s y its not slippery/ no glide coating)
8
Q
Cordis delivery length
- diameter
- balloon length
A
80 and 110
10 and 12 diameter
2 and 4 balloon length
(“10X2 opta”)
9
Q
Balloon tree balloons are what brand
A
Conquest and BARD
10
Q
What balloon is comparable to a mustang
A
Fortrex (medtronic 035)
11
Q
Only balloon that tapers
A
Rapid cross but it’s an 014
12
Q
Compliant balloons definition
-types
A
Reliant and coda
Take shape of artery
