[Angioplasty for atherosclerotic lesions of the left main coronary artery].

The authors analyze results of coronary angioplasty and stenting in patients with ischemic heart disease with a lesion of the left main coronary artery. Injuries of the left main coronary artery took place in 14 (0.74%) out of 1900 patients after coronary angioplasty. A detailed analysis of the operation technique, indications and contraindications for endovascular intervention is given. The results of balloon angioplasty with and without the following stenting are compared.