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1 What is the appropriate landmark for a femoral artery puncture? Some risks of arteriography can be minimized by properly selecting the puncture site. Above the inguinal canal, the common femoral artery becomes the external iliac artery and dives posteriorly.…
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) 1 What is the basic composition of a stent graft? A stent graft is composed of a metallic stent structure covered by a medical-grade fabric. The stents are typically made from stainless steel or nitinol (nickel…
1 What are the characteristics of a diagnostic catheter? Catheters may be selected for a specific application based on many characteristics ( Figure 66-1 ). Although there are numerous catheters, experience and personal preference play a large role in the…