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World J Cardiol. Mar 26, 2022; 14(3): 108-138
Published online Mar 26, 2022. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v14.i3.108
Fundamentals of percutaneous coronary bifurcation interventions
Tamer Kırat
Tamer Kırat, Department of Cardiology, Yücelen Hospital, Muğla 48000, Turkey
Author contributions: The author reviewed the literature and related books, and wrote the article.
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Corresponding author: Tamer Kırat, MD, Doctor, Staff Physician, Department of Cardiology, Yücelen Hospital, Kötekli Mevkii, Muğla 48000, Turkey. tamekir@hotmail.com
Received: March 17, 2021
Peer-review started: March 17, 2021
First decision: July 8, 2021
Revised: July 22, 2021
Accepted: February 22, 2022
Article in press: February 22, 2022
Published online: March 26, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Coronary bifurcation lesions are one of the most challenging subsets in percutaneous interventions. Many different interventional techniques have been used to overcome the relatively poor procedural and long term outcomes of these lesions of great interest. In this review, basic aspects of coronary bifurcation lesions and step-by-step classical stenting techniques, as well as recently introduced techniques, modifications, trials and important issues in the latest guidelines are discussed.