Adjunctive procedures and procedural data
| DCA+S (n=46) | S (n=71) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are per cent unless stated. | |||
| DCA, directional coronary atherectomy; IABP, intra-aortic balloon pump; IVUS, intravascular ultrasound; S, stenting. | |||
| Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antagonists | 25.0 | 18.3 | 0.467 |
| IABP | |||
| Elective | 2.1 | 0 | 0.393 |
| Emergency | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1.000 |
| IVUS | 45.7 | 32.4 | 0.174 |
| Stent length (mm) (mean (SD)) | 15.2 (5.5) | 14.4 (4.0) | 0.446 |
| Maximum balloon pressure (atm) (mean (SD)) | 14.8 (4.2) | 15.2 (3.0) | 0.581 |
| Post-dilatation | 4.3 | 4.2 | 0.974 |