The left anterior descending coronary artery (a.k.a. LAD, interventricular artery or the “widow maker”) supplies the anterior, anterolateral, anteroapical and apical segments of the left ...

The left circumflex artery, usually smaller in diameter than the LAD, encircles the mitral ... 3D imaging technique can accurately depict coronary anatomy and its relation to the great vessels.

The main issue is what to do with the LAD, keeping in mind two things ... procedure related, drug related, coronary artery anatomy and pathology) may influence the success or failure of specific ...