Anatomic and Functional Evaluation of Bifurcation Lesions Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

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Authors

Bon‐Kwon Koo · Yonsei University

Katsuhisa Waseda · Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center

Hyun‐Jae Kang · Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

Hyo-Soo Kim · Ajou University

Chang‐Wook Nam · Seoul National University Hospital

Seung‐Ho Hur · Osaka City University

Jung‐Sun Kim

Abstract

Both plaque shift from the MB and carina shift contribute to the creation/aggravation of an SB ostial lesion after MB stent implantation. Anatomic evaluation does not reliably predict the functional significance of a jailed SB stenosis.

Topics & Keywords

Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Acute Myocardial Infarction Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation Cardiovascular Interventions

Volume 3, Issue 2, pp. 113-119

DOI: 10.1161/circinterventions.109.887406

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