Percutaneous coronary intervention for major bifurcation lesions using the simple approach: risk of myocardial infarction.

Background: Recent data has suggested that simple (main vessel only) stenting is the preferred approach for patients with bifurcation lesions. We sought to determine the feasibility and outcomes of this approach in a year long inclusive registry.

Methods: From August, 2004-2005, a registry of 1,600 consecutive patients undergoing PCI was reviewed.