Which of the following is/are not true of the embolectomy catheter technique?
A. The balloon should be inflated by the same person who withdraws the catheter.
B. Distal exploration should be carried out in all major branches of the affected extremity.
C. The balloon is designed to dilate as it traverses areas of luminal narrowing.
D. Removal of adherent thrombus requires alternate catheter-based therapy in addition to balloon exploration.
Answer:C
Which of the following is/are not true of the embolectomy catheter technique?
A. The balloon should be inflated by the same person who withdraws the catheter. B. Distal exploration should be carried out in all major branches of the affected extremity. C. The balloon is designed to dilate as it traverses areas of luminal narrowing. D. Removal of adherent thrombus requires alternate catheter-based therapy in addition to balloon exploration.