Navigation of a 6-French guiding sheath into the common carotid artery using a tri-axial catheter system in transbrachial carotid artery stenting

Abstract

Background and purpose

Placement of a large-bore guiding sheath or catheter into the common carotid artery (CCA) is crucial in transbrachial carotid artery stenting (CAS). Herein, we describe technical tips for the navigation of a 6-French guiding sheath into the CCA using a tri-axial catheter system in transbrachial CAS.

Materials and methods

A total of 27 patients underwent transbrachial CAS. For the right side, a 6-French straight guiding sheath was navigated directly into the CCA using a tri-axial catheter system, with a 4-French Simmons catheter placed through a 6-French straight guiding catheter. For the left side, a 6-French Simmons guiding sheath was navigated into the CCA using a tri-axial catheter system, with a 4-French Simmons catheter placed through a 6-French Simmons guiding catheter. After the placement of a 6-French guiding sheath into the CCA, CAS was performed under distal filter or balloon protection.

Results

Fifteen patients had a right carotid stenosis and 12 patients had a left carotid stenosis. The 6-French guiding sheath was safely placed with ease and provided adequate stabilization for CAS. All procedures were successfully performed without any complications.

Conclusion

The use of a tri-axial catheter system for the navigation of a 6-French guiding sheath into the CCA appears safe and efficient, allowing transbrachial CAS, with 6-French guiding sheath stabilization, to be performed without any complication.

Keywords

Brachial artery approach carotid artery stenting guiding sheath tri-axial system

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