A stalled rota burr is every operator’s nightmare — but being prepared can make all the difference. In this case, an 80-year-old patient with severe calcification in the proximal and mid LAD faces exactly that complication.
What’s your first step to safely retrieve the burr and complete the procedure?
30 Jul 2025
How to manage a stalled burr: tips and tricks
Euro4C Case
A stalled rota burr is every operator’s nightmare — but being prepared can make all the difference. In this case, an 80-year-old patient with severe calcification in the proximal and mid LAD faces exactly that complication.
What’s your first step to safely retrieve the burr and complete the procedure?
Authors
Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist
St. Luke's Hospital S.A. - Thessaloniki, Greece
Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist
St. Luke's Hospital - Thessaloniki, Greece
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