2012
Refining the Role of Antiplatelet Therapy in Medically Managed Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
Boden WE, Lansky A, Angiolillo DJ. Refining the Role of Antiplatelet Therapy in Medically Managed Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2012, 111: 439-444. PMID: 23168289, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2012.10.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute coronary syndromeDual antiplatelet therapyAntiplatelet therapyCoronary syndromeHigh-risk percutaneous coronary interventionUnmet needPotent platelet inhibitionChronic kidney diseaseComplex coronary anatomyFirst-line therapyHigh-risk patientsLow-risk patientsPercutaneous coronary interventionSubgroup of patientsPrevious revascularizationPharmacologic managementCoronary interventionRisk patientsDiabetes mellitusPlatelet inhibitionSuch patientsCoronary anatomyKidney diseaseTherapeutic optionsTreatment options
2007
Assessing intermediate left main coronary lesions using intravascular ultrasound
Sano K, Mintz GS, Carlier SG, de Ribamar Costa J, Qian J, Missel E, Shan S, Franklin-Bond T, Boland P, Weisz G, Moussa I, Dangas GD, Mehran R, Lansky AJ, Kreps EM, Collins MB, Stone GW, Leon MB, Moses JW. Assessing intermediate left main coronary lesions using intravascular ultrasound. American Heart Journal 2007, 154: 983-988. PMID: 17967608, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2007.07.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLeft main coronary artery stenosisQuantitative coronary angiographySignificant left main coronary artery stenosisMinimal lumen areaIntravascular ultrasoundOstial lesionsIVUS analysisMain coronary artery stenosisLumen areaIVUS minimal lumen areaLeft main ostiumAmbiguous left main coronary artery stenosisCoronary artery stenosisMain coronary lesionsMinimal lumen diameterIVUS evaluationConsecutive patientsCoronary angiographyCoronary lesionsSuch patientsArtery stenosisPlaque burdenDiameter stenosisMain ostiumPhysiologic assessment