Meta-analysis and systematic review of intravascular ultrasound versus angiography-guided drug eluting stent implantation in left main coronary disease in 4592 patients

Meta-analysis and systematic review of intravascular ultrasound versus angiography-guided drug eluting stent implantation in left main coronary disease in 4592 patients

Abstract Background Although several meta-analyses have demonstrated the utility of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) in guiding drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation compared to angiography-guidance, there has been a dearth of evidence in the left main coronary artery (LMCA) lesion subset. Methods We...

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Main Authors: Yue Wang, Gary S. Mintz, Zhichun Gu, Yue Qi, Mengru Liu, Xiaofan Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Intravascular ultrasound
Angiography
Drug eluting stent
Left main disease
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-018-0843-z

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