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Experience with the AVE Micro stent in native coronary arteries
Y Rozenman1, C Lotan, M Mosseri
1Cardiology Department, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.
The American Journal of Cardiology
|September 15, 1996
Summary
The AVE Micro stent demonstrated high success in 98.4% of cases, even in complex coronary anatomies and urgent situations. This makes it a valuable option for challenging interventional procedures.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Cardiology
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Coronary artery disease necessitates advanced treatment options.
- Complex coronary anatomies present significant challenges for stent deployment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the AVE Micro stent.
- To assess the feasibility of using the AVE Micro stent in difficult coronary anatomies and urgent situations.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 62 AVE Micro stent implantations.
- Evaluation of deployment success rates.
- Assessment of performance in tortuous vessels, through existing stents, and during hemodynamic instability.
Main Results:
- Successful stent deployment in 62 out of 63 attempts (98.4%).
- Effective deployment achieved in challenging scenarios, including tortuous vessels and under hemodynamic instability.
- The stent proved effective even when deployed through previously placed stents.
Conclusions:
- The AVE Micro stent is highly effective and safe for treating complex coronary anatomies.
- Its rapid and successful deployment makes it suitable for urgent interventional cardiology procedures.
- The device is a promising option for challenging cases requiring immediate intervention.