Intracoronary stenting: an overview for the clinician

Cleve Clin J Med. 1999 Jul-Aug;66(7):434-42. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.66.7.434.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / methods*
  • Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Coronary Disease / therapy*
  • Health Care Costs
  • Humans
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Secondary Prevention
  • Stents* / adverse effects
  • Stents* / economics
  • Stents* / trends
  • United States

Substances

  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors