Abstract
Increasing evidence suggests that percutaneous coronary intervention with newer generation drug-eluting stents may be an acceptable alternative, or even preferred in selected cases to the surgical approach, in patients with left main disease. This review will discuss the anatomic factors, the clinical variables, and the procedural strategies to consider, including physiology assessment and imaging guidance, in order to optimize outcomes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 637-643 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions |
Volume | 92 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- fractional flow reserve
- imaging
- intravascular ultrasound
- left main coronary disease
- percutaneous coronary intervention
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine