Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
Volume 97, Issue 5 pp. 764-765
EDITORIAL COMMENT

We can, but should we?

Nachiket J. Patel MD, FACC, FSCAI, 

Nachiket J. Patel MD, FACC, FSCAI

Cardiovascular and Arrhythmia Institute, Mesa, Arizona, USA

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Samuel M. Butman MD, FACC, FSCAI, 

Corresponding Author

Samuel M. Butman MD, FACC, FSCAI

Verde Valley Medical Center, Cottonwood, Arizona, USA

Correspondence

Samuel M. Butman, Verde Valley Medical Center, 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ, 86326.

Email: [email protected]

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First published: 14 April 2021
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccd.29672
Citations: 1
Expert Article Analysis for: Percutaneous coronary intervention of unprotected left main and bifurcation in octogenarians: Subanalysis from RAIN (veRy thin stents for patients with left mAIn or bifurcatioN in real life)

Key Points

  • Octogenarians can and do undergo successful coronary interventions.
  • Complexity, calcification, and more diffuse disease are more common in this group.
  • Randomized trials of medical and/or surgical and/or percutaneous approaches in octogenarians are needed.

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