Romanian Journal of Internal Medicine (Jun 2021)

Four-year outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention of unprotected left main coronary artery disease in patients with stable angina and acute coronary syndrome

  • Predescu Lucian,
  • Postu Marin,
  • Zarma Lucian,
  • Bucsa Adrian,
  • Platon Pavel,
  • Croitoru Marian,
  • Mereuta Adrian,
  • Lichiardopol Leonard,
  • Predescu Alexandra,
  • Dorobantu Dan Mihai,
  • Ginghina Carmen,
  • Deleanu Dan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2478/rjim-2020-0042
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 59, no. 2
pp. 141 – 150

Abstract

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Background. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of unprotected left main coronary artery disease (ULMCAD) have become a feasible and efficient alternative to coronary artery bypass surgery, especially in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). There are limited data regarding early and late outcomes after ULMCAD PCI in patients with ACS and stable angina.

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