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Diagram illustrating the principle of collateral assessment during coronary artery balloon occlusion using an angioplasty sensor guidewire (blue line). This pressure or Doppler guidewire is positioned distal to the occluded site. Pressure signals (except for venous back pressure) or flow velocity signals detected during vascular occlusion originate from collateral vessels supplying the blocked vascular region.
