Long-term OCT follow-up reveals high rates of incomplete strut coverage and late malapposition after primary PCI for unprotected left main lesions, highlighting the need for image optimization during the initial procedure.
Long-term OCT examination of DES implanted during primary PCI for culprit ULM lesions demonstrated high rates of incomplete strut coverage, late malapposition, and high subclinical DES failure rates. These negative OCT results highlight the need for image optimization strategies during primary PCI to improve DES-related long-term outcomes.
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