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Trans-Stent Gradient as a Predictor of Adverse Events at Followup

Stenting a coronary lesion should not present a drop in pressure when measuring the treated segment with...

Long-Term Mortality in Non-Obstructive Lesions in the Left Main Coronary Artery

Left main coronary artery (LMCA) intervention with significant lesions on both coronary angiography and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS),...

Sex Differences According to Thrombus Burden in STEMI Patients

Many studies have shown there is higher mortality and complications among women after acute myocardial infarction (AMI)...

Coronary Artery Dissection and Cardiogenic Shock: How Do They Evolve?

Spontaneous coronary artery dissections (SCD) are more frequent in women and account for about 25% of all...

Post AMI Ventricular Septal Defect: Contemporary Results of Endovascular vs Surgical Repair

In the era of endovascular intervention, with shorter revascularization times, we see lower rates of mechanical complications...

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Are There Differences Between Men and Women?

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is one of the causes of acute coronary syndrome, with a prevalence between...

Stent Thrombosis: Clinical Characteristics and Event Predictors in a Contemporary Cohort

Stent thrombosis (ST) is a serious complication of coronary PCI. However, its incidence across registries is low....

Early invasive Strategy for Non-ST Elevation ACS in Chronic Kidney Disease

Many randomized studies and systematic revisions have shown that an early invasive approach (within 24hrs. after diagnosis)...