Mechanisms of acute gain and late lumen loss after atherectomy in different preintervention arterial remodeling patterns
Oikawa Y, Kirigaya H, Aizawa T, Nagashima K, Yajima J, Ishimura K, Hara H, Sahara M, Iinuma H, Fu L. Mechanisms of acute gain and late lumen loss after atherectomy in different preintervention arterial remodeling patterns. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2002, 89: 505-510. PMID: 11867032, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9149(01)02288-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDirectional coronary atherectomyNegative remodeling groupLumen area lossLate lumen lossRemodeling groupIntravascular ultrasoundLate lumen area lossLumen lossPlaque areaVessel areaArterial remodeling patternsPlaque area increaseCoronary artery restenosisDifferent coronary arteriesLumen area increaseMechanism of restenosisNovo lesionsCoronary atherectomyArtery restenosisAcute gainCoronary arteryNegative remodelingIVUS findingsVessel shrinkageRemodeling pattern