Search for: [Abstract = "BACKGROUND\: Data concerning the impact of lesions located on bifurcations in patients with ACS is limited AIM\: analyse techniques and strategies used, assess optimal proceedings. METHODS\: Patients were divided into 2 groups. Group I\: intervention within main branch and side branch. Group II\: intervention only in main branch. Demographic and clinical characteristics were evaluated. Angiographical assessment was carried out and techniques and complications analysed. RESULTS\: A flow improvement was observed in both groups. A worse flow was observed in side branch, especially in group II, without statistical significance. TIMI 3 in main branch was obtained in 92% in group I and in 87% in group II, TIMI 3 in side branch in 97% and 80 %, respectively. A full ST segment resolution in patients with STEMI was comparable. Majority of the procedural complications concerns patients without secured side branch, statistically insignificant.CONCLUSIONS\: Optimization of side branch neither affects the length of procedure nor increases quantity of contrast media. It is not connected with significant cardiovascular complications, ensuring a better result."]

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