Is cardiac surgery backup required for left main stenting?

Key Points Although CABG is the gold standard treatment for left main disease, PCI is a suitable alternative based on several clinical studies. The high‐risk features of left main PCI due to technically challenging anatomy as well as unfavorable clinical factors, typically mandates a cardiothoracic...

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Published in:Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions 2022-02, Vol.99 (3), p.607-608
Main Authors: Khan, Asaad A., Dangas, George
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiac Surgical Procedures
complex PCI
ECMO/IABP/tandem/impella
Heart surgery
Humans
intervention
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping
intravascular ultrasound
IVUS – imaging
LM – left main coronary disease
MCS – mechanical circulatory support
PCIC – percutaneous coronary
Shock, Cardiogenic
Surgeons
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Key Points Although CABG is the gold standard treatment for left main disease, PCI is a suitable alternative based on several clinical studies. The high‐risk features of left main PCI due to technically challenging anatomy as well as unfavorable clinical factors, typically mandates a cardiothoracic surgery backup. Emerging registry data suggest left main PCI can be safely performed without on‐site surgical backup.
ISSN:1522-1946
1522-726X
DOI:10.1002/ccd.30127