Patient selection and percutaneous technique of unprotected left main revascularization. Issue 4 (9th March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Testa, L.; Latib, A.; Bollati, M.; Bedogni, F.
• Is Part Of: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions. Volume 92:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 637
• Page End: 643
• Publication Date: 2018-03-09
• Subjects: fractional flow reserve -- imaging -- intravascular ultrasound -- left main coronary disease -- percutaneous coronary intervention; Heart -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Cardiac catheterization -- Periodicals; 616.1207572
• DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27528
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1522-1946

Abstract

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.