Left Main   1987-2001

TCT 2001 Abstracts

Stenting in Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery: 1-Year Follow-Up in 240 Consecutive Elective Procedures
Stenting for Unprotected Left Main Coronary Stenosis: Acute and Long-Term Results of the First 145 Cases
Intervention of Unprotected Left Main Stenosis in High-Risk Patients: Predictors of Target Lesion Revascularization at 1 Year
Unprotected Left Main Coronary Stenting: Long- and Medium-Term Outcomes
Coronary Angioplasty in Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery in the Elderly (>75 Years): Immediate and Medium-Term Clinical Outcome
Long-Term Follow-up After Elective Treatment of Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Stenosis
Reliability of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Disease: Factors to Improve Target Lesion Revasucularization Rate

TCTMD Expert Presentations

CCT 2001 The Book
Chapter 5. PCI for Left Main Disease

  a) Basic consideration of PCI for LMT

  b) Ostial lesion   c) Bifurcation lesion

Long-term clinical outcomes after unprotected left main trunk percutaneous revascularization in 279 patients
Tan WA, et al.
Circulation 2001;104:1609-14
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=11581137 

Intravascular ultrasound assessment of the stenoses location and morphology in the left main coronary artery in relation to anatomic left main length
Maehara A, et al.
Am J Cardiol 2001;88:1-4
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=11423049 

Elective stenting of unprotected left main coronary artery stenosis: effect of debulking before stenting and intravascular ultrasound guidance
Park SJ, et al.
J Am Coll Cardiol 2001;38:1054-60
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=11583882
These data suggest that stenting of unprotected LMCA stenosis might be associated with a favorable long-term outcome in selected patients. Guidance with IVUS may optimize the immediate results, and debulking before stenting seems to be effective in reducing the restenosis rate. 

Interventional revascularization of left main coronary artery stenosis with new devices: two cases of "unprotected" left main stenosis treated with atherectomy and stenting [clinical conference]
  Anzuini A || Colombo A.
  Am J Med Sci 2000;319:314-9
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=0010830555

Unprotected left main coronary artery stenting: immediate and medium- term outcomes of 140 elective procedures [see editorial below]
  Silvestri M et al.
  J Am Coll Cardiol 2000;35:1543-50
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=0010807458
Stenting of unprotected LMCA stenosis provided excellent immediate results, particularly in good CABG candidates. Medium-term results were good, with a restenosis rate of 23%, similar to that seen after stenting at other coronary sites. Stenting deserves to be considered a safe and effective alternative to CABG in institutions performing large numbers of PTCAs.

Editorial
Is it time to offer elective percutaneous treatment of the unprotected left main coronary artery?
  Baim DS
  J Am Coll Cardiol 2000;35:1551-3
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=0010807459

Left main angioplasty goes "main" stream
Turi ZG.
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 1999;46:160-1.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=10348535

Catheter-based reperfusion of unprotected left main stenosis during an acute myocardial infarction (the ULTIMA experience). Unprotected Left Main Trunk Intervention Multi-center Assessment
Marso SP, et al.
Am J Cardiol 1999;83:1513-7.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=10363863

Left main coronary artery stenosis after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty: importance of remaining "minimally invasive"
Lowe HC, et al.
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 1999;46:254-5.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=10348555

Initial and long-term results of angioplasty in unprotected left main coronary artery
Kosuga K, et al.
Am J Cardiol 1999;83:32-7.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=10073781

Immediate and long-term results of elective and emergent percutaneous interventions on protected and unprotected severely narrowed left main coronary arteries
Keeley EC, et al.
Am J Cardiol 1999;83:242-6, A5.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=10073826

Intravascular ultrasound predictors of target lesion revascularization after stenting of protected left main coronary artery stenoses
Hong MK, et al.
Am J Cardiol 1999;83:175-9.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=10073817

Directional atherectomy and primary stenting of unprotected left main coronary artery stenosis in a patient without contraindications to surgical revascularisation
Gupta V, et al.
Indian Heart J 1999;51:88-91.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=10327789

Comparison of quantitative coronary angiographic results after directional coronary atherectomy and balloon angioplasty of protected left main coronary stenosis
Yasuda H, et al.
Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn 1998;44:138-41.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=9637433

Emergency left main stenting in the management of postcoronary bypass graft surgery (CABG) ischemia
Shaikh J, et al.
Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn 1998;45:64-6.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=9736356

Stenting of unprotected left main coronary artery stenoses: immediate and late outcomes
Park SJ, et al.
J Am Coll Cardiol 1998;31:37-42.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=9426015

Percutaneous treatment of left main coronary stenosis
Molina JE.
Circulation 1998;98:1587-8.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=9769315
http://www.circulationaha.org/cgi/content/full/98/15/1587

Percutaneous treatment of left main disease: keys to success
Linnemeier TJ.
Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn 1998;44:142-3.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=9637434

Stenting of "unprotected" left main coronary artery stenoses: early and late results
Laruelle CJ, et al.
Heart 1998;79:148-52.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=9538307

Impact of stents on clinical outcomes in percutaneous left main coronary artery revascularization
Kornowski R, et al.
Am J Cardiol 1998;82:32-7.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=9671005

Results of stenting of unprotected left main coronary artery stenosis in patients at high surgical risk
Karam C, et al.
Am J Cardiol 1998;82:975-8.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=9794356

Intravascular ultrasound findings in stenting of unprotected left main coronary artery stenosis
Hong MK, et al.
Am J Cardiol 1998;82:670-3, A8.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=9732900

Bail-out stenting of the unprotected left main stem
Chia HM, et al.
Int J Cardiol 1998;64:105-8.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=9688427

Images in cardiology. Primary angioplasty and stenting of left main coronary occlusion
Banning AP.
Heart 1998;79:528-9.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=9659211

Endoluminal stenting for unprotected left main stenosis in Takayasu's arteritis
Punamiya K, et al.
Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn 1997;40:272-5.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=9062721

Percutaneous treatment of protected and unprotected left main coronary stenoses with new devices: immediate angiographic results and intermediate-term follow-up
Lopez JJ, et al.
J Am Coll Cardiol 1997;29:345-52.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=9014987

Left main coronary disease: is stenting an option?
Linnemeier TJ.
Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn 1997;40:276.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=9062722

Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, and stent placement for left main stenosis
Liekweg WG, et al.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1997;113:411-2.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=9040637

Survival following cardiogenic shock caused by acute left main coronary artery total occlusion. A case report and review of the literature
Itoh T, et al.
Angiology 1997;48:163-71.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=9040272

Left main coronary angioplasty: is the Bastille of bypass surgery about to go down?
Fleisch M, et al.
Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn 1997;41:30-1.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=9143763

Contemporary percutaneous treatment of unprotected left main coronary stenoses: initial results from a multicenter registry analysis 1994- 1996
Ellis SG, et al.
Circulation 1997;96:3867-72.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=9403609

Left main intervention revisited: early and late outcome of PTCA and stenting
Chauhan A, et al.
Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn 1997;41:21-9.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=9143762

Treatment of unprotected left main stenoses with Palmaz-Schatz stenting
Laham RJ, et al.
Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn 1996;37:77-80.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=8770487

Comparison of ischemic response during exercise and dobutamine echocardiography in patients with left main coronary artery disease
Attenhofer CH, et al.
J Am Coll Cardiol 1996;27:1171-7.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=8609338

A case of unprotected left main coronary stenosis rescued by directional coronary atherectomy as a last resort
Toeda T, et al.
Jpn Circ J 1995;59:231-5.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=7658617

Rotablator and endoprosthesis on the left main coronary trunk
Chaix AF, et al.
Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss 1995;88:95-7.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=7646256

Comparison of surgical and medical group survival in patients with left main coronary artery disease. Long-term CASS experience
Caracciolo EA, et al.
Circulation 1995;91:2325-34.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=7729018

Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty of left main coronary artery
Pande AK, et al.
J Assoc Physicians India 1994;42:612-6.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=7868554

Double perfusion system for coronary angioplasty at the origin of the main vessel
Kitazume H, et al.
Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn 1994;32:278-82.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=7954780

Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty of the left main coronary artery in patients with rest angina
Crowley ST, et al.
Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn 1994;33:103-7; discussion 108-9.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=7834721

Coronary angioplasty in high-risk patients with left main coronary stenosis: results from the National Registry of Elective Supported Angioplasty
Tommaso CL, et al.
Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn 1992;25:169-73.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=1571971

Left main coronary artery aneurysm following percutaneous transluminal angioplasty: a report of a case and review of the literature
Desai PK, et al.
Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn 1992;27:113-6.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=1446329

Results of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of the left main coronary artery
Eldar M, et al.
Am J Cardiol 1991;68:255-6.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=2063791

Percutaneous (nonsurgical) supported angioplasty in unprotected left main disease and severe left ventricular dysfunction
Vogel JH, et al.
Clin Cardiol 1989;12:297-300.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=2524301

Left main coronary angioplasty: early and late results of 127 acute and elective procedures
O'Keefe JH, Jr., et al.
Am J Cardiol 1989;64:144-7.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=2525868

Atherectomy of the left main coronary artery with percutaneous cardiopulmonary bypass support
Muller DW, et al.
Am J Cardiol 1989;64:114-6.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=2787097

Approach to the patient with left main coronary artery stenosis
Kern MJ.
Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn 1989;18:181-2.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=2590936

Emergency percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty of left main stenosis
Nakhjavan FK, et al.
Am Heart J 1987;114:643-6.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=2957903

Use of infusion catheter in acute left main coronary arterial occlusion
Hamad N, et al.
Am J Cardiol 1987;60:191-2.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=3604936