Middle East Bifurcation Club Consensus Document on Percutaneous Revascularization of Bifurcation Lesions in Association with the National Heart Center - Saudi Health Council.
K, A.S., M, A., H, A., AN, C., A, A., A, A., N, A., A, A., H, A.H., & K, A. (2026). Middle East Bifurcation Club Consensus Document on Percutaneous Revascularization of Bifurcation Lesions in Association with the National Heart Center - Saudi Health Council.. Saudi medical journal. https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.8774
K AS, M A, H A, AN C, A A, A A, et al. Middle East Bifurcation Club Consensus Document on Percutaneous Revascularization of Bifurcation Lesions in Association with the National Heart Center - Saudi Health Council.. Saudi medical journal. 2026; doi: 10.15537/1658-3175.8774
K AS, M A, H A, et al. Middle East Bifurcation Club Consensus Document on Percutaneous Revascularization of Bifurcation Lesions in Association with the National Heart Center - Saudi Health Council.[J]. Saudi medical journal. 2026. DOI: 10.15537/1658-3175.8774.
@article{k2026,
author = {Al-Shaibi K and Alasnag M and Amin H and Calik AN and AlMasood A and Alenezi A and Alanazi N and AlMoghairi A and Abu-Hantash H and AlMerri K},
title = {Middle East Bifurcation Club Consensus Document on Percutaneous Revascularization of Bifurcation Lesions in Association with the National Heart Center - Saudi Health Council.},
journal = {Saudi medical journal},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.15537/1658-3175.8774},
note = {PMID: 42239549},
}
TY - JOUR AU - Al-Shaibi K AU - Alasnag M AU - Amin H AU - Calik AN AU - AlMasood A AU - Alenezi A AU - Alanazi N AU - AlMoghairi A AU - Abu-Hantash H AU - AlMerri K TI - Middle East Bifurcation Club Consensus Document on Percutaneous Revascularization of Bifurcation Lesions in Association with the National Heart Center - Saudi Health Council. T2 - Saudi medical journal PY - 2026 DO - 10.15537/1658-3175.8774 AN - PMID:42239549 ER -
Bifurcation lesions are among the most challenging in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), with outcomes affected by anatomy, side-branch disease, and procedural variability. Existing European definitions and strategies require adaptation for Middle Eastern populations, where diabetes, obesity, and hypertension are highly prevalent and present earlier. The Middle East Bifurcation Club (MEBC), with the National Heart Center, used the Nominal Group Technique to standardize bifurcation PCI terminology, techniques, and treatment pathways tailored to regional demographics. The consensus provides evidence-based recommendations on imaging, provisional and 2-stent strategies, POT, and left main versus non-left main bifurcations, alongside practical algorithms and heart team guidance, highlighting the need for regional outcome data to optimize care.