The current status of intracoronary stent: an overview

Intracoronary stenting is a relatively new therapeutic interventional modality conceived to address the 2 major pitfalls of conventional balloon angioplasty, namely that of acute closure and restenosis. Much progress has been made since its clinical application in 1986. Its place amongst the multitude of novel devices currently available in the treatment of coronary obstructive disease seems secure. The challenge for investigators now is to develop a stent without the inherent problem of acute thrombosis.