EBC - ON DEMAND
European Bifurcation Club 2006 – EBC 2006 – Rome, Italy
Very simple, simple or complex approach ?, Part I
Should we pre-dilate the side branch? YES – (for true bifurcation lesions)
Author: Dr Angela Hoye, Kingston-upon-Hull, UK
CONCLUSION
For the treatment of true bifurcation lesions, pre-dilation of the side-branch should be undertaken:
- To assest how the lesion will behave
- To optimise subsequent stent expansion
- May also facilitate subsequent re-wiring
- To better evaluate the most appropriate stunting strategy
- To reduce the potential for ischaemia during the procedure thereby improving comfort for the patient