Artimes Pro Low Profile Dilatation Catheters for Pre-Dilatation in Patients With Symptomatic Ischemic Heart Disease

Exclusion Criteria

• •A known hypersensitivity or contraindication to aspirin, heparin, or bivalirudin, anti-platelet medications, or sensitivity to contrast media, which cannot be adequately pre-medicated;
• •LVEF \< 30%;
• •Evidence of an acute myocardial infarction within 72 hours of the intended index procedure;
• •Planned treatment of unprotected left main disease;
• •History of cerebral vascular accident (CVA) within 6 months prior to consideration for this study;
• •Transient ischemic attack (TIA) within 6 months prior to consideration for this study;
• •Active peptic ulcer or upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding within 6 months prior to consideration for this study;
• •History of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy;
• •Refuses blood transfusions;
• •Any general contraindication to revascularization procedures;
• •Pregnant or lactating;
• •In the judgement of the investigator, patient is not a suitable candidate for this study.