BBC One The British Bifurcation Coronary study Old New and Evolving Strategies
European Bifurcation Club 2007, EBC 2007 – Valencia, Spain
NEW DEVICES, NEW TECHNIQUES
BBC One The British Bifurcation Coronary study Old New and Evolving Strategies
Author: David Hildick-Smith, MD, Brighton and Sussex University Hospital, UK
TECHNIQUE
- Following main vessel stenting, the side branch should not be treated further unless there is:
- <TIMI 3 flow in the side branch
- Severe ostial pinching (>90%) of the side branch
- Threatened side vessel closure
- Side-branch dissection >type A
- if any of these applies, kissing inflation may be done
CONCLUSION
- Recruitment will finish end 2007
- 9-month follow-up
- Presentation ? TCT 2008
- Meta-analysis with NORDIC 900 patients