Intravascular imaging for left main stem assessment: An update on the most recent clinical data.
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv
; 100(7): 1220-1228, 2022 12.
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ABSTRACT
Left main (LM) stem has different structural and anatomical characteristics compared to all of the other segments of the coronary tree, thus its management through percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a challenge and is associated with worse clinical outcome and higher need for revascularization as compared to other lesion settings. Intravascular imaging, by means of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) or optical coherence tomography (OCT), is an important tool for LM PCI guidance, aiming at improving the immediate performance and the long term outcome of this procedure. Following current guidelines and recent scientific findings, IVUS becomes important to firstly assess, and finally evaluate the result of LM stenting, according to the experience and preferences of the operator. The role of OCT still remains to be defined, but recent data is shedding light also on this imaging technique. The aim of this review is to highlight the latest scientific advancements regarding intravascular imaging in LM coronary artery disease.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doença da Artéria Coronariana
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Intervenção Coronária Percutânea
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv
Assunto da revista:
CARDIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article
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Itália