Sirolimus-eluting stents in bifurcation lesions: Six-month angiographic results according to the implantation technique

Drug eluting stents: an updated meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

“…We excluded seven registries and two clinical trials concerning DES in peripheral arteries. Twenty six other studies were excluded: 12 were single armed, 9 14-23 five were historically controlled, 24-28 five were not randomised, [29][30][31][32][33] two concerned bifurcation lesions with one or two DES, 34 35 and two had not enough details for treatment groups or end points (fig 1). 36 37 For comparisons between DES and bare metal stents, 19 randomised controlled trials were selected concerning 8987 patients (4574 with DES and 4413 with bare stents).…”

Determinants of model of renarrowing after beta radiation for in-stent restenosis

“…These patients are part of the prospective registry (198 pts) of irradiation procedures performed in our center between March 2001 and December 2003. Primary end points were defined as binary angiographic restenosis within (1) analyzed segment (the overall restenosis), (2) restenosis located exclusively outside the stented segment (the outer-stent restenosis) and (3) restenosis of either the proximal or distal edge of analyzed segment (edge restenosis). The local council on human research approved the study protocol and patients signed informed consent.…”

Feasibility and cost of treatment with drug eluting stents of surgical candidates with multi-vessel coronary disease*1

“…It remains to be seen whether the current development of different techniques of stent deployment (Culotte, 'crush', V-stenting) and the use of drug eluting bifurcation stents will deliver improved results [18,19].…”