The cardiologist inserts a slightly rigid arterial introducer sheath (blunt cannula) over the guide wire into the artery. This acts as a dilator. In

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The cardiologist inserts a slightly rigid arterial introducer sheath (blunt cannula) over the guide wire into the artery. This acts as a dilator. In this case the introducer has a side-arm.

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