Comparing cross-over stenting and focal ostial stenting for ostial left anterior descending coronary artery lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The ideal revascularization approach for ostial left anterior descending coronary artery (L.A.D.) lesions continues to be a matter of debate. Two primary stenting strategies are often contemplated for managing these lesions: focal ostial stenting (F.O.S.) and the provisional strategy, alternatively termed cross-over stenting (C.O.S.) from the LM to the L.A.D. artery.

Aim

Our objective is to assess the efficacy of C.O.S. vs. F.O.S. techniques in patients with ostial L.A.D. lesions who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (P.C.I.).

Methods

We systematically searched five electronic databases to identify relevant studies. The data was pooled as odds ratio (O.R.) with its 95% confidence interval (C.I.) using the DerSimonian-Laird random effect model in

SUBMITTER: Khairy AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11852548 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature