Abstract
The present study reports on the clinical outcome of 31 consecutive patients with left main coronary artery disease treated with a sirolimus-eluting stent. The implantation of this stent was associated with abolition of post-discharge fatal events and percutaneous reintervention.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
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Coronary Artery Disease / therapy*
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Drug Implants
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Myocardial Infarction / surgery
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Postoperative Complications / etiology
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Reoperation
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Sirolimus / therapeutic use*
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Stents*
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Survival Analysis
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Drug Implants
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Immunosuppressive Agents
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Sirolimus