Primary and elective stenting of unprotected isolated left main coronary ostial stenosis in acute coronary syndrome

Citation
Jw. Son et al., Primary and elective stenting of unprotected isolated left main coronary ostial stenosis in acute coronary syndrome, J INVAS CAR, 11(5), 1999, pp. 301-304
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
JOURNAL OF INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
10423931 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
301 - 304
Database
ISI
SICI code
1042-3931(199905)11:5<301:PAESOU>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Direct surgical angioplasty or coronary artery bypass graft has been done i n patients who have left main coronary ostial stenosis, Recent reports have demonstrated that stenting of unprotected left main coronary artery stenos is has been attempted as an alternative to bypass surgery in selected patie nts with normal LV function. We report two patients with isolated left main coronary ostial stenosis who are undergoing primary and elective stenting, respectively. Major cardiac events did not occur during a 3-month follow-u p, This study suggests that stenting of isolated left main coronary ostial stenosis in acute coronary syndrome is feasible and results in excellent ou tcomes.