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Angiology
Stenting Techniques Vie in Branchpoint Lesions
April 18th, 2008
When stenting is performed for an arterial narrowing at the branchpoint of two coronary arteries -- or a bifurcation lesion -- it can be challenging to achieve full coverage of both vessels without blocking the opening to the side branch. A new study will provide interventional cardiologists with new information on which of two techniques produces the best long-term results when used with a drug-eluting stent. The Nordic Stent Technique Study will be reported in a Late-Breaking Clinical Trials session at the SCAI Annual Scientific Sessions in Partnership with ACC i2 Summit (SCAI-ACCi2) in Chicago. SCAI-ACCi2 is a scientific meeting for practicing cardiovascular...
Source: Health Business Week (2008-04-18)
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