RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Nichols, Emma Hitt
T1 Techniques to Improve Left Main Stenting
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2013
FD SAGE Publications
VO 13
IS 7
SP 20
OP 21
DO 10.1177/155989771307008
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/7/20.abstract
AB Stenting of the left main coronary artery can be technically challenging due to the different diameters of the proximal and distal vessel, presence of disease in the bifurcation of the artery and limitations of the currently available stents. This article discusses techniques for left main percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Achieving success with left main PCI is dependent on chosing proper patients, using appropriate techniques, and implanting the best type of stent for that particular patient.