Lesion Specific PCI

Chronic total occlusions

Impact of pre-stent plaque debulking for chronic coronary total occlusions on restenosis reduction.
Tsuchikane E, Otsuji S, Awata N, Azuma J, Nakaoka Y, Uesugi H, Kobayashi T, Sakurai M, Kobayashi T.

J Invasive Cardiol 2001;13:584-9

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11481507&dopt=Abstract

Comment in: J Invasive Cardiol. 2001;13:590-1

Time-dependent morphologic characteristics in angiographic chronic total coronary occlusions.
Suzuki T, Hosokawa H, Yokoya K, Kojima A, Kinoshita Y, Miyata S, Suzumura H, Kawajiri K, Suzuki T.

Am J Cardiol 2001;88:167-9

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11448416&dopt=Abstract

Primary stenting versus balloon angioplasty in occluded coronary arteries: the Total Occlusion Study of Canada (TOSCA).
Buller CE, Dzavik V, Carere RG, Mancini GB, Barbeau G, Lazzam C, Anderson TJ, Knudtson ML, Marquis JF, Suzuki T, Cohen EA, Fox RS, Teo KK.

Circulation 1999;100:236-42
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=10411846&dopt=Abstract

Percutaneous revascularization of lesions with saphenous vein graft failure: influence of chronic total occlusion on early outcome.
Yasuda H, Hiraishi T, Ohtsuji S, Tateyama H, Tsuchikane E, Katoh O, Sumitsuji S, Awata N, Kobayashi T.

Jpn Circ J 1998;62:687-90

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Abstracts from international scientific meeting

Efficacy of plaque debulking prior to stenting for chronic coronary total occlusions (AHA2000)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0133.html

Percutaneous coronary intervention for in-stent chronic total occlusion (AHA2000)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0034.html

Which is the best strategy for chronic coronary total occlusions; Stenting or debulking or the other? (ACC2000)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0092.html

Impact of pre-stent plaque debulking for chronic coronary total occlusions on restenosis reduction(AHA1999)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0064.html

Impact of coronary stent implantation on long-term clinical outcomes of patients with chronic total occlusions (AHA1999)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0065.html

Mayo-Japan investigation for chronic total occlusions (MAJIC) (AHA1999)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0030.html

Efficacy of pre-stent plaque debulking for chronic coronary total occlusions (ESC1999)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0058.html

Long-term angiographic patency of recanalized chronic coronary total occlusions associated with sub-intimal dilatation (ESC1999)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0054.html

Three-year angiographic follow-up of coronary stenting in patients with chronic total occlusion (AHA1998)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0022.html

Interim results from mayo Japan investigation for chronic total occlusion (MAJIC) (AHA1998)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0023.html

Left main

Predictors of prognosis after angioplasty in the unprotected left main coronary artery.
Kosuga K, Tamai H, Kyo E, Kawashima A, Hata T, Komori H, Tsuji T, Takeda S, Kawamura A, Motohara S, Uehata H.

J Cardiol 2000;36:149-57

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11022650&dopt=Abstract

Catheter-based reperfusion of unprotected left main stenosis during an acute myocardial infarction (the ULTIMA experience). Unprotected Left Main Trunk Intervention Multi-center Assessment.
Marso SP, Steg G, Plokker T, Holmes D, Park SJ, Kosuga K, Tamai H, Macaya C, Moses J, White H, Verstraete SF, Ellis SG.

Am J Cardiol 1999;83:1513-7

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=10363863&dopt=Abstract

Initial and long-term results of angioplasty in unprotected left main coronary artery.
Kosuga K, Tamai H, Ueda K, Hsu YS, Kawashima A, Tanaka S, Matsui S, Hata T, Minami M, Nakamura T, Toma M, Motohara S, Uehata H.

Am J Cardiol 1999;83:32-7

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=10073781&dopt=Abstract

Comparison of quantitative coronary angiographic results after directional coronary atherectomy and balloon angioplasty of protected left main coronary stenosis.
Yasuda H, Hiraishi T, Sumitsuji S, Nakagawa Y, Fukuhara A, Tsuchikane E, Katoh O, Awata N, Kobayashi T.

Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn 1998;44:138-141

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=9637433&dopt=Abstract

Comment in: Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1998;44:142-3

Abstracts from international scientific meeting

Directional coronary atherectomy in unprotected left main coronary artery: Initial and long-term results of 101 procedures (ACC2001)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0108.html

Lesion regression after percutaneous coronary intervention for unprotected left main trunk disease (AHA2000)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0035.html

Unprotected left main trunk angioplasty in Japan (The ultra experience in Japan) (AHA2000)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0007.html

Predictors of in-hospital and long-term prognosis after angioplasty in unprotected left main coronary artery (AHA1999)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0029.html

Correlates of cardiac death early after hospital discharge in patients who have undergone percutaneous treatment of unprotected left main stenoses - what are the lessons? (ACC1998)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0012.html

Initial and long-term results of elective angioplasty in unprotected left main coronary artery (ACC1998)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0013.html

Results of percutaneous intervention for unprotected left main coronary stenoses in surgical and non-surgical candidates (ACC1998)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0014.html

Directional atherectomy or stenting for unprotected left main coronary stenoses - the ULTIMA group experience (ACC1998)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0015.html

Ostial lesions

Efficacy of directional coronary atherectomy before stent implantation for coronary ostial lesions.
Muramatsu T, Tsukahara R, Ho M, Ito S, Inoue T, Akimoto T, Hirano K.

J Invasive Cardiol 2000;12:440-5

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=10973366&dopt=Abstract

Efficacy of Cutting Balloon Angioplasty for Lesions at the Ostium of the Coronary Arteries.
Muramatsu T, Tsukahara R, Ho M, Ito S, Inoue T, Akimoto T, Hirano K.

J Invasive Cardiol 1999;11:201-6

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=10745513&dopt=Abstract

Small vessels

Determining appropriate small vessels for stenting by intravascular ultrasound.
Okabe T, Asakura Y, Ishikawa S, Asakura K, Mitamura H, Ogawa S.

J Invasive Cardiol 2000;12:625-30

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11103031&dopt=Abstract

Clinical and angiographic outcome of stenting following suboptimal results of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty in small (<2.5 mm) coronary arteries.
Kawagishi N, Tsurumi Y, Ishii Y, Suzuki K, Kasanuki H.

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 1999;47:269-76

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=10402274&dopt=Abstract

Abstracts from international scientific meeting

Stenting in small coronary vessels (<2.5mm): Impact of stent over-dilatation following initial stent deployment (AHA2000)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0142.html

Cutting balloon angioplasty for small size vessels (ACC1999)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0078.html

Bifurcations

Limited balloon expansion through the struts of the Palmaz-Schatz and NIR stents compared with the Multi-Link stent.
Kuroda N, Kobayashi Y, Yamamoto Y, Komiyama N, Masuda Y.

Jpn Circ J 2000;64:883-5

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11110435&dopt=Abstract

Patency of intermediate size side branches after Palmaz-Schatz stent implantation.
Ishiki R, Hara K, Ikari Y, Yamasaki M, Yamaguchi T, Tamura T.

Jpn Heart J 1997;38:191-7

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=9201106&dopt=Abstract

Abstracts from international scientific meeting

The strategy for side branch during intervention of target lesion (ACC2000)

http://www.cct.gr.jp/abstra/b0094.html

Vein grafts

Short-term outcome of stent implantation in saphenous vein grafts: predictors of distal embolization and restenosis.
Kuroda Y, Hara K, Nakajima H, Ikari Y.

Jpn Circ J 2001;65:265-70

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11316120&dopt=Abstract

Reduction of vein graft disease using photodynamic therapy with motexafin lutetium in a rodent isograft model.
Yamaguchi A, Woodburn KW, Hayase M, Robbins RC.

Circulation 2000;102(Suppl):III275-III280

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11082401&dopt=Abstract

Late development of an aneurysm of a saphenous vein used as an aortocoronary conduit.
Nakamura M, Nishikawa H, Aoki T, Setsuda M, Mukai S, Yamada T, Makuuchi H, Naruse Y, Tamada H, Suzuki H, Ohnishi T, Kakuta Y, Nakano T.

Am J Cardiol 1999;83:1294-5

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=10215305&dopt=Abstract