title: Novel side branch ostial stent.
abstract: Bifurcation lesions are technically challenging and plagued by a high incidence of restenosis, especially at the side branch orifice, which results in a more frequent need for revascularization during the follow-up period. This report discusses two clinical experiences with a novel side branch ostial stent, the BIGUARD stent, designed for the treatment of bifurcation lesions; procedural success with no in-hospital complications was observed in types IVb and Ia lesions.
authors.affiliation: Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, China. chmengx@126.com
authors.forename: Shao-Liang
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Shu-Zheng
authors.initials: SZ
authors.lastname: Lv
authors.forename: Tak W
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Kwan
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000379:methods*; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D023921:Coronary Stenosis / Q000628:therapy*; D054855:Drug-Eluting Stents; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D020123:Sirolimus / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D020123:Sirolimus