Research Article

Optimal Revascularization Strategy on Medina 0,1,0 Left Main Bifurcation Lesions in Type 2 Diabetes

Table 2

Surface integrals of OSI for 3 considered stenting techniques under different bifurcation angle conditions.

OSI, ×10−6 m2Normalized OSI

Bifurcation angle = 70°
 Crossover stenting only4.751.00
 Crossover stenting followed by final kissing balloon angioplasty4.881.03
 Precise stent placement5.061.07
Bifurcation angle = 90°
 Crossover stenting only5.111.08
 Crossover stenting followed by final kissing balloon angioplasty5.741.21
 Precise stent placement6.321.33
Bifurcation angle = 110°
 Crossover stenting only5.431.14
 Crossover stenting followed by final kissing balloon angioplasty6.081.28
 Precise stent placement7.271.53

OSI, oscillatory shear index; the calculated subregion of bifurcation sites is described in Figure 2(c).