Intra-coronary stents--extending the role of angioplasty in angina--initial experience

Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is a widely successful revascularisation procedure. The restenosis rate has not significantly improved, despite the addition of many therapeutic agents. We describe the role of intra-coronary stents in the management of recurrent occlusion, reste...

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Published inIrish medical journal Vol. 86; no. 3; pp. 102 - 104
Main Authors Sheahan, R G, Gearty, G F, Walsh, M J, Crean, P A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ireland 01.05.1993
Subjects
Adult
Angina Pectoris - surgery
Angiocardiography
Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary - instrumentation
Biocompatible Materials
Coronary Artery Bypass - instrumentation
Coronary Disease - surgery
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Myocardial Ischemia - surgery
Myocardial Revascularization - instrumentation
Stents
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Summary:Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is a widely successful revascularisation procedure. The restenosis rate has not significantly improved, despite the addition of many therapeutic agents. We describe the role of intra-coronary stents in the management of recurrent occlusion, restenosis and intracoronary dissection. We describe and discuss the problems associated with placement of the stent. The intracoronary stent has a successful adjuvant role to play with angioplasty in reducing both the elective and emergency requirements for coronary artery bypass grafting.
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ISSN:0332-3102