title: Sequential directional atherectomy of coronary bifurcation lesions.
abstract: Conventional techniques of coronary angioplasty for lesions at coronary bifurcations are well documented, are sometimes cumbersome, and have inherent limitations. We describe a technique for sequential atherectomy at coronary bifurcations. Further evaluation is needed to determine the overall safety, efficacy, applicability and durability of sequential directional atherectomy at coronary bifurcations.
authors.affiliation: Heart Institute, Hospital of the Good Samaritan, Los Angeles, California.
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Eisenhauer
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Clugston
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Ruiz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D017225:Atherectomy, Coronary / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged