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==Example== | ==Example== | ||
Shown below are an animated image and a static image depicting bifurcation of a left coronary artery lesion. Encircled in yellow in the image on the right is the bifurcated lesion. Note that the lesion at the bifurcation has a " | Shown below are an animated image and a static image depicting bifurcation of a left coronary artery lesion. Encircled in yellow in the image on the right is the bifurcated lesion. Note that the lesion at the bifurcation has a "Mercedes" like shape which is outlined in yellow in the picture on the right. | ||
[[Image:Bifurcation-in-LCx.gif|300px|Bifurcated lesion]] | [[Image:Bifurcation-in-LCx.gif|300px|Bifurcated lesion]] | ||
Revision as of 11:47, 2 September 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby, M.D. [2]
Overview
Bifurcation occurs when the atherosclerotic plaque involves the origin of two separate arteries.
Example
Shown below are an animated image and a static image depicting bifurcation of a left coronary artery lesion. Encircled in yellow in the image on the right is the bifurcated lesion. Note that the lesion at the bifurcation has a "Mercedes" like shape which is outlined in yellow in the picture on the right.
