A guiding catheter is a special type of catheter that does not taper at its tip to the diameter of the guide wire. This configuration allows the passage of devices of large diameter through the catheter. When used in this manner, a guiding catheter functions similarly to a long sheath.
A guiding catheter is a special type of catheter that does not taper at its tip to the diameter of the guide wire. This configuration allows the passage of devices of large diameter through the catheter. When used in this manner, a guiding catheter functions similarly to a long sheath.
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