Key result
Rotational atherectomy yields 94% procedural success in complex lesions regardless of center volume.
Why the study?
Does rotational atherectomy provide good immediate and mid-term results in patients with complex coronary lesions across high- and low-volume centers?
Observational (n=289)
Yes
Does rotational atherectomy provide good immediate and mid-term results in patients with complex coronary lesions across high- and low-volume centers?
Rotational atherectomy provides high procedural success and acceptable mid-term outcomes for complex lesions regardless of center volume.
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Supports rotational atherectomy for complex lesions across volumes; leaves open need for randomized trials to confirm outcomes.
Rubartelli et al. (2004) conducted an observational in Complex coronary lesions (n=289). Rotational atherectomy was evaluated on 9-month major adverse cardiac events (MACE). Rotational atherectomy for complex coronary lesions achieved 94% procedural success and a 17.3% MACE rate at 9 months, with outcomes not significantly associated with center volume.
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