ISSN:
1540-8183
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Left main coronary artery (LMCA) stenosis is usually treated with coronary artery bypass surgery. However, in high risk surgical patients, coronary stenting may be advantageous. We reviewed the records of all 16 patients who had undergone this procedure in our institution. Group I (nine patients, eight males, mean age 64.6 years) had protected LMCA disease. Group II (seven patients, six males, mean age 69.5 years) had unprotected LMCA disease. Procedural success was achieved in 15 patients. Outcome was divided into short-term (in hospital), and long-term events. The mean follow-up for both groups was 16.9 months and 9 months respectively. Three patients died (two in group II). Three patients had repeat revascularization procedure (group I). Six patients were asymptomatic (two in group I), and four had a significant improvement in angina symptoms. LMCA stenting is a relatively safe and effective revascularization procedure for patients with either protected or unprotected LMCA disease at high risk for surgery.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8183.1997.tb00064.x
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