Cardiovascular Research

Rotational Atherectomy and Stent Implantation for Calcified Left Main Lesions.

Authors: Bryan G Schwartz|||Guy S Mayeda|||Christina Economides|||Robert A Kloner|||David M Shavelle|||Steven Burstein

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Abstract

Left main coronary artery (LMCA) bifurcation and heavily calcified lesions are common and challenging to treat percutaneously. Rotational atherectomy (RA) may be beneficial in this setting to facilitate stent placement though direct supporting evidence is lacking. This study sought to analyze patients who underwent RA of the LMCA.

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