an interventionalist could describe a heavily calcified thrombus containing lesion involving LM with small healthy proximal segment, involvement of both left anterior descending arterty and ...

61 Compared with ostial or midshaft lesions, distal left main bifurcations were associated with a 50% increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events. This excess risk, however, was driven by ...

Following this procedure, the team performed intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guided stenting at the ostial LAD with excellent results, ensuring no thrombus migration or flow disturbances.

Coronary artery bifurcation lesion intervention is challenging with higher risk for stent thrombosis, stent restenosis and procedural complications. With the availability of DES, coronary artery ...