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5 Year Evolution of PCI vs CABG in Large Randomized Studies on Acute and Chronic Coronary Syndrome

Left main lesions in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) represent a major risk and, at present, the best...

Minimal Stent Area: New IVUS Parameter?

Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) has shown, in several studies, its great benefits for both restenosis and mortality reduction.   Even...

Frequency and Causes of Mortality in Chronic Total Occlusion

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) performed...

Invasive vs Conservative Treatment in Patients with Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

The prevalence of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is around 4% of acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Even...

Association Between Radial Wall Strain (RWS) and Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction

Despite major advances in secondary prevention and reperfusion strategies, acute myocardial infarction (AMI) still causes morbidity and...

Diffuse Coronary Artery Disease: One-Year 48mm XIENCE Skypoint Outcomes

Long 48mm Stent XIENCE Skypoint in the treatment of diffuse CAD Long coronary artery lesions often involve complex...

Useful Predictor of Adverse Events in Complex PCI: BCIS CHIP Score

Among patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), there is a need for risk stratification for successful planning...

Abbreviated Therapy in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: How Safe Is Conservative DAPT Treatment?

Abbreviated dual antiplatelet therapy in patients at high risk for bleeding and acute myocardial infarction. Patients with acute...