Table 3 Quantitative intravascular ultrasound analysis
From: Szabo 2-stent technique for coronary bifurcation lesions: procedural and short-term outcomes
Main vessel (n = 19) | Side branch (n = 19) | |
|---|---|---|
Pre-procedure | ||
Reference vessel area, mm2 | 10.6 ± 1.8 | 7.1 ± 1.3 |
Minimal lumen area, mm2 | 2.4 ± 1.2 | 2.1 ± 1.0 |
Plaque burden, % | 78.1 ± 11.3 | 71.6 ± 15.5 |
Post-procedure | ||
Minimal stent area, mm2 | 9.1 ± 1.6 | 6.1 ± 1.3 |
Acute gain, mm2 | 6.7 ± 1.8 | 4.0 ± 1.7 |