…of occlusion that may provide a window of opportunity for reperfusion. In addition, some patients present with severe LMCA stenosis exacerbated by other conditions, and…

…epicardial stenosis. In some of these patients, microvascular obstruction or epicardial spasm may account for the ischaemia. STEMI usually results from rapid thrombotic occlusion of…

…adequacy of collateral channels. Additional features associated with greater difficulty include a previously failed attempt, a blunt proximal stump, vessel bending, calcification and an occlusion…

…Definition and pathophysiology Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a clinical disorder caused by stenosis or occlusion of the aorta or arteries supplying the limbs. In…

…epicardial stenosis and without an angiographically evident flow limiting obstruction. Assessment should include: Confirmation that the treated epicardial segment is adequately expanded and not severely…

…common type of ischaemic stroke, resulting from the occlusion of small penetrating arteries that provide blood to deep structures. Lacunar stroke results in five classical…

…perfusion in the absence of a flow limiting epicardial stenosis. It is associated particularly with intervention on degenerated saphenous vein grafts, rotational atherectomy, and acute…

…supplied by the arteries distal to the occlusion or stenosis. If the ischemia persists for 20 minutes, myocardial infarction ensues, resulting in permanent wall motion…

…coronary artery and the location of the occlusion, is clinically important. As discussed below, this information can aid in diagnosing ischemia and infarction and guide…

…the available material does not establish a significant increase in late morbidity or mortality attributable to these events. Clinical presentation and symptoms Most patients with…