January 1, 1996Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis
Treatment of unprotected left main stenoses with Palmaz-Schatz stenting
Key result
Palmaz-Schatz stenting may offer better predictability of acute results and possibly improved long-term outcomes for unprotected left main stenoses when catheter intervention is required.
Why the study?
Does Palmaz-Schatz stenting improve acute and long-term outcomes in patients with unprotected left main stenoses requiring catheter intervention?
Population
Patients with significant unprotected left main coronary artery stenoses requiring catheter intervention
Design
Review
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Should not change practice; leaves open whether Palmaz-Schatz stenting improves outcomes versus angioplasty in unprotected left main disease.
Structured PICO
Does Palmaz-Schatz stenting improve acute and long-term outcomes in patients with unprotected left main stenoses requiring catheter intervention?
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Population
Patients with significant unprotected left main coronary artery stenoses requiring catheter intervention
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Intervention
Palmaz-Schatz stenting
Palmaz-Schatz stenting may offer better predictability of acute results and improved long-term outcomes compared to balloon angioplasty for unprotected left main stenosis when catheter intervention is required.
Cite This Study
Laham et al. (1996) conducted a review in Unprotected left main coronary artery stenoses. Palmaz-Schatz stenting vs. Coronary artery bypass surgery or balloon angioplasty was evaluated. Palmaz-Schatz stenting may offer better predictability of acute results and possibly improved long-term outcomes for unprotected left main stenoses when catheter intervention is required.