RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Intracoronary stenting: An overview for the clinician
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 343
OP 442
VO 66
IS 7
A1 Marso, Steven P.
A1 Ellis, Stephen G.
A1 Raymond, Russell
YR 1999
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/66/7/343.abstract
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.