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[Initial results with the Multi-Link coronary stent]

V Martí1, V Martín, A Bayés-Genís

  • 1Unidad de Hemodinámica y Cardiología Intervencionista, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona.

Revista Espanola De Cardiologia
|May 13, 1998
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The Multi-Link coronary stent demonstrated successful implantation in all patients, showing a low complication rate. Follow-up revealed a reduced incidence of clinical restenosis, highlighting its efficacy in treating coronary artery disease.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • The Multi-Link stent is a novel balloon-expandable coronary stent.
  • Its design features an interconnected ring structure for high compressive resistance and longitudinal flexibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the initial clinical experience and outcomes of Multi-Link intracoronary stent implantation.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of this new stent design in patients with coronary artery disease.

Main Methods:

  • 124 Multi-Link stents were implanted in 97 patients (May 1996-April 1997).
  • Patients presented with stable angina, unstable angina, or myocardial infarction, with lesions classified by ACC/AHA criteria.
  • Quantitative angiography assessed stenosis severity before and after stent deployment.

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Main Results:

  • Successful stent delivery was achieved in all patients.
  • Mean stenosis decreased from 79.6% to 17.7% post-procedure.
  • Low rates of complications were observed, with some cases of non-Q-wave myocardial infarction and subacute stent thrombosis.

Conclusions:

  • The Multi-Link stent is safe and effective for intracoronary implantation.
  • The study indicates a reduced rate of clinical restenosis at follow-up.