An apparatus and method is provided for stenting bifurcated vessels. A proximal
angled stent is configured for implanting in a side-branch vessel wherein the proximal
angled stent has an angulated portion that corresponds to the angle formed by the
intersection of the side-branch vessel and the main vessel so that all portions
of the side-branch vessel at the bifurcation are covered by the proximal angled
stent. A main-vessel stent is provided for implanting in the main vessel, wherein
the main-vessel stent has an aperture or stent cell that aligns with the opening
to the side-branch vessel to permit unobstructed blood flow between the main vessel
and the side-branch vessel. Side-branch and main-vessel catheter assemblies are
advanced over a pair of guide wires for delivering, appropriately orienting, and
implanting the proximal angled stent and the apertured stent.
