PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Marso, Steven P.
AU  - Ellis, Stephen G.
AU  - Raymond, Russell
TI  - Intracoronary stenting: An overview for the clinician
DP  - 1999 Jul 01
TA  - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
PG  - 343--442
VI  - 66
IP  - 7
4099  - http://www.ccjm.org/content/66/7/343.short
4100  - http://www.ccjm.org/content/66/7/343.full
SO  - Cleve Clin J Med1999 Jul 01; 66
AB  - Intracoronary stenting reduces restenosis rates and effectively treats abrupt vessel closure, two frequent complications following percutaneous coronary angioplasty (PTCA). But it has drawbacks, such as in-stent restenosis, high cost, and lack of long-term follow-up data. This paper discusses current indications and the future role of stenting.