The first is a standard coronary guidewire lumen, whereas the second allows ... which may have facilitated better selection of stent diameter and length, as well as to the removal of inflammatory ...

As the degree of coronary artery disease progresses, there may be near-complete obstruction of the lumen of the coronary artery, severely restricting the flow of oxygen-carrying blood to the ...

Contemporary management of coronary artery disease relies increasingly on ... Suggested approach for large bifurcation lesions on the basis of the size, angulation, and obstruction of the side ...

All vessels feature varying lumen size. The lumen is the hollow opening or the space inside the blood vessel. Artery Vein Capillary Function Carry blood away from the heart (usually oxygenated ...

Previous studies have shown IVUS can improve outcomes of endovascular procedures in the coronary arteries ... may have led to an increased final lumen diameter and better maintenance of the ...