Guide extensions are specialised devices used to augment the length and support of a standard guide catheter. They are often used in complex PCI procedures, such as highly tortuous vessels, bifurcation lesions and chronic total occlusions (CTOs), where additional backup support is required.
Guide extensions provide deeper intubation into the coronary artery, enabling enhanced device delivery and stability, particularly in instances where the lesion is difficult to reach or cross.
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Without the encouragement and support from Vascular Perspectives, I’m not sure that we could have achieved the successful CTO service that we now have.
Interventional Cardiologist
University Hospital of Wales
I have had the pleasure to work with various professionals from VP for over 15 years.
Over the years VP has distributed multiple interesting products related to the cathlab, mostly related to PCI. My interaction with VP started with the dedicated bifurcation stent Tryton and subsequently the ASAHI group of wires, Scorefl ex balloons, IVL balloons, Orbital atherectomy, guide extensions and vascular access closure devices.
All the kit promoted and distributed by VP have become mainstays in our routine and complex PCI.
More importantly over the last decade VP has developed a comprehensive educational portfolio especially in furthering the knowledge and spread of CTO PCI in UK and in AHP education.
Interventional Cardiologist, Morriston Cardiac Centre and Senior Lecturer, Swansea University
I have enjoyed working closely with VP ever since we set up our CTO programme 10 years ago. They have been incredibly supportive from an educational and training perspective not just for the operators but also Cath Lab staff in general.
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Cath Lab Lead
Birmingham City Hospital
