Using 3D Imaging to Optimize Bifurcation Stenting

Subjects randomized to 3D-guidance arm will undergo optical frequency domain imaging (OFDI) assessment in the main vessel after re-wiring into the jailed side branch following stent implantation. If the position of the wire is not located in the optimal cell, further attempts to redirect the wire to the optimal cell will be performed, with subsequent OFDI acquisitions to confirm position in 2D and off-line 3D reconstruction. After procedure, OFDI is performed in the main branch.

In angiography-guidance group, wire recrossing into the side branch will be performed using conventional fluoroscopic/angiographic guidance. After finishing the procedure, OFDI is performed in the main branch but the results will be blinded to the operators.