Oxford Acute Myocardial Infarction - Pressure-controlled Intermittent Coronary Sinus Occlusion

The PICSO Impulse catheter is a 8F double lumen catheter with a 15.5x20mm long balloon at the distal end. The balloon inflates and deflates cyclically once deployed in the coronary sinus, leading to intermitted coronary sinus pressure increase. The catheter is connected to the console through two pneumatic tubes in which helium is shuttled to and from the balloon. In addition, the coronary sinus pressure is monitored through the center lumen of the catheter.