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Stents. An annotated bibliography of selected references
J Rosenblum1, H N Hansell, M C Murphy
1San Francisco Heart Institute at Seton Medical Center, Daly City, CA 94015.
The Journal of Invasive Cardiology
|February 8, 1991
Summary
This annotated bibliography reviews 96 studies on coronary and peripheral stents, detailing study design, patient outcomes, and findings for medical device research.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Medical Device Technology
- Bibliometrics
Context:
- Stents are crucial in treating coronary and peripheral artery diseases.
- A comprehensive review of existing literature is essential for understanding stent efficacy.
- Evaluating diverse study designs and outcomes provides critical insights.
Purpose:
- To compile and annotate key references on stent applications.
- To systematically categorize studies based on device location, article type, and methodology.
- To present a structured overview of acute and late results from stent research.
Summary:
- This bibliography annotates 90 references and lists 6 additional publications on coronary and peripheral stents.
- Each entry details study design, patient demographics, lesion characteristics, and treatment outcomes.
- Information is categorized by device site, article type, study design, and reported results.
Impact:
- Facilitates efficient literature review for researchers and clinicians in cardiovascular medicine.
- Provides a structured database for comparative analysis of stent performance.
- Supports evidence-based decision-making in the selection and application of medical stents.