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Introduction to intravascular stents.

R A Schatz1

  • 1Arizona Heart Institute Foundation, Phoenix.

Cardiology Clinics
|August 1, 1988
PubMed
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Vascular stents offer a promising solution for abrupt closure and restenosis after angioplasty. Early clinical trials show encouraging results, suggesting stents could be a valuable addition to angioplasty procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular medicine
  • Medical devices
  • Interventional cardiology

Background:

  • Coronary and peripheral angioplasty can lead to abrupt closure and restenosis.
  • Existing treatments have limitations in addressing these complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current vascular stent designs.
  • To assess the potential of vascular stents as an adjunct to angioplasty.

Main Methods:

  • Review of worldwide vascular stent investigations.
  • Analysis of early clinical trial data in peripheral and coronary circulation.

Main Results:

  • Several vascular stent designs are under investigation globally.
  • Early clinical trials in both peripheral and coronary angioplasty show encouraging outcomes.

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Conclusions:

  • Vascular stents show potential in managing complications of angioplasty.
  • Stents may become a significant adjunct to angioplasty procedures in humans.