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Eagle’s Eye View: Quantitative Coronary Angiography vs Intervascular Ultrasound to Guide PCI, Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Catheters, PCI vs Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Left Main Disease and Diabetes

American College of Cardiology

Eagle looks at the difference between quantitative coronary angiography versus intervascular ultrasound to guide PCI. He then discusses paclitaxel-coated balloon catheters vs uncoated balloon angioplasty for treating coronary in-stent restenosis.

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Impact of Diabetes on Outcomes in Left Main Coronary Revascularization: PCI vs. CABG

Cardiology Update

Left main coronary artery disease (CAD) and diabetes pose significant challenges in cardiovascular care, often leading to adverse outcomes. However, the comparative long-term efficacy of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) versus coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with these conditions remains unclear.

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Target Lesion Revascularization Not Linked to Increased Mortality After PCI with DES for Left Main Coronary Artery Disease

Cardiology Update

Despite target lesion revascularization (TLR) being a known occurrence after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for unprotected left main coronary artery (LMCA) disease, uncertainties persist regarding its timing and impact on long-term mortality. Original article: Kim et al. 1.63; P = 0.73).

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An athletic 30-something woman with acute substernal chest pressure

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Post by Smith, with short article by Angie Lobo ( [link] ), a third year intermal medicine resident at Abbott Northwestern Hospital Case A 30-something woman with no past history, who is very fit and athletic, presented with 1.5 The lesion was stented. hours of substernal chest pressure. She had zero CAD risk factors. doi:10.1161/cir.0000000000000564.

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