Abstract
Side branch occlusion is 1 mechanism for the increase of creatine phosphokinase-MB after percutaneous coronary intervention and is associated with long-term adverse events. We studied 248 patients who underwent brachytherapy for in-stent restenosis with and without side branches, compared levels of creatine phosphokinase-MB with procedural, in-hospital, and long-term clinical outcomes, and found that patients with side branches have increased levels of creatine phosphokinase-MB after percutaneous coronary intervention and higher rates of restenosis, target vessel, and target lesion revascularization at 6-month follow-up.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1394-1397 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | American Journal of Cardiology |
Volume | 93 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 Jun 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine