Effects of Palmaz-Schatz stents on angled coronary arteries

Am J Cardiol. 1997 Jan 15;79(2):191-3. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(96)00712-6.

Abstract

This review of consecutive, single Palmaz-Schatz stent implantations reveals that coronary lesion angulation does not result in suboptimal results or increased restenosis after stenting. The implantation of a rigid stent at an arterial hinge point is associated with an increased restenosis rate.

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Disease / pathology
  • Coronary Disease / therapy
  • Coronary Vessels / pathology*
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Single-Blind Method
  • Stents*