Coronary Angioplasty Guidewires: Differential Characteristics and Technology

Coronary angioplasty guidewires (CAG) are one of the elements considered essential for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, in scientific literature there are not as many publications about them as exist for other devices. In this review, we will analyse the technology, characteristics and classification of the CAGs, paying special attention to their structure and tip load.