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Treatment of Bifurcation Lesions: Has DK Crush“ed” the Competition?

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Purpose

This paper reviews the double-kiss crush (DK crush) technique in coronary artery bifurcation lesions. The technical aspects of the procedure and the clinical data supporting its use are summarized.

Recent Findings

Randomized studies support the adoption of DK technique in complex bifurcation lesions for both left main and non-left-main lesions.

Summary

For true bifurcation lesions, DK crush may become the default technique for lesions in which the side-branch disease is complex and long. Optimal technique is essential for obtaining the clinical outcomes noted in the DKCRUSH randomized studies.

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  1. St Vincent Medical Group, St Vincent Heart Center, 10590 N Meridian, Indianapolis, IN, 46290, USA

    Bryce S. Lynn & James B. Hermiller

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Lynn, B.S., Hermiller, J.B. Treatment of Bifurcation Lesions: Has DK Crush“ed” the Competition?. Curr Cardiol Rep 20, 101 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-018-1024-5

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