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A Murine Model of Stent Implantation in the Carotid Artery for the Study of Restenosis
Published on: May 14, 2013
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[Drug-eluting stents in contemporary interventional practice: the STENT PANORAMA project (Part I)]
Giulia Masiero1, Alberto Barioli2, Marco Borghesi3
1Dipartimento di Scienze Cardiologiche, Toraciche, Vascolari e Sanità Pubblica, Università degli Studi, Padova.
Summary
The STENT PANORAMA project details the latest drug-eluting stents (DES) used in Italian cath-labs. This initiative aims to equip interventional cardiologists with practical knowledge for personalized patient treatment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Devices
Context:
- The STENT PANORAMA project is a collaborative effort by the Young Interventional Cardiologists of Triveneto, coordinated by the Italian Society of Interventional Cardiology (GISE) Veneto delegation.
- Focuses on drug-eluting stents (DES) commonly utilized in Italian cardiac catheterization laboratories.
Purpose:
- To systematically document and present the key technological features of current-generation DES.
- To provide a standardized, user-friendly resource for interventional cardiologists.
Summary:
- This initial report details the technological characteristics of widely used DES.
- A subsequent report will synthesize scientific evidence on device performance, particularly in specific patient subgroups.
Impact:
- Aims to enhance interventional cardiologists' understanding of available DES.
- Facilitates the development of patient-tailored therapeutic strategies using advanced stenting technology.

