[Revascularisation of unprotected left main coronary artery disease: an update]
H Eltchaninoff1, C Tron, D Brunet
1Servie de cardiologie hôpitai Charles-Nicolle, 1, rue de Germont, 76031 Rouen. helene.eltchaninoff@chu-rouen.fr
Abstract:
Coronary bypass grafting is the reference treatment of unprotected left main coronary disease. Nevertheless, the experience of invasive cardiologists and the introduction of active stents make angioplasty possible in selected cases. Only the results of controlled clinical trials (SYNTAX trial currently under way) will enable physicians to choose the most appropriate method of revascularisation for their patients.
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