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Distal LM: a bifurcation lesion like others – Pro

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European Bifurcation Club 2006 – EBC 2006 – Rome, Italy

Distal left main a different bifurcation lesion?

Distal LM: a bifurcation lesion like others – Pro

Author: Thierry Lefevre, MD, ICPS, France

 

CONCLUSION

  • Distal LM cab be treated with the same approach as other bifurcation lesion(provisional SB stenting).
  • The only difference is that an optimal result is needed for both branches which increases the rate of SB stenting to 30-40%.
  • There is no reason for using techniques which increase the use of 2 stents because they are associated with higher risk of reintervention and probably stent thrombosis.

 

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