Abstract:Objectives: We investigated neointimal characteristics after everolimus-eluting stent (EES) implantation in chronic total occlusion (CTO) using optical coherence tomography (OCT).Background: CTO is one of the major risk factors for restenosis and reocclusion even in drug-eluting stent era, but detailed neointimal characteristics after stent implantation in CTO is unclear.
Methods:We divided our patients (35 EESs) into three groups: patients with stenting for non-CTO lesions (non-CTO group), patients with subin… Show more
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