What is bifurcation stent?

What is bifurcation stent?

Open in a separate window. Mechanistically, bifurcation stents are divided into 2 types. Stents for provisional SB stenting that facilitate or maintain access to the SB after MB stenting, and do not require recrossing of MB stent struts. These stents allow placement of a second stent on the SB only if needed.

What is a tap in cardiology?

Abstract. The T and small protrusion (TAP) technique is a modification of provisional T-stenting aimed at optimising “bail-out” SB stent implantation in bifurcated coronary lesions treated using the “provisional” approach.

How is bifurcation treated?

Although numerous techniques and devices have been proposed to address the treatment of bifurcation lesions, there are 2 primary interventional strategies commonly used: one is a more complex approach that implies the systematic implantation of a stent in both the main vessel and the side branch (SB), and the other is …

What is tapping and how does it work?

Tapping draws on the ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture, which teaches that the body’s energy travels along specific pathways. Certain points on these pathways are stimulated to improve the flow of energy. The stimulation is done by inserting very thin needles (acupuncture) or by applying pressure ( acupressure).

What is a bifurcation procedure?

Bifurcation is the splitting of a case into two separate trials. Generally, a civil lawsuit can be naturally divided into two major issues for a trier of fact, such as a judge or a jury, to decide: liability and damages. In a bifurcated case, the issues of liability and damages are decided separately.

What is a bifurcation lesion?

A bifurcation lesion is a coronary artery narrowing occurring adjacent to, and/or involving, the origin of a significant side branch that you do not want to lose. The very simple Medina classification is intended for exchange and clinical research purposes.