Journal article
Comparison of one-year clinical outcomes with paclitaxel-eluting stents versus bare metal stents in everyday practice
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In randomized trials, paclitaxel-eluting stents (PES) have been shown to be superior to bare metal stents (BMS) in reducing restenosis. However, the effectiveness of PES in patients treated during routine practice has not been fully established.
METHODS: A retrospective comparison of PES with BMS in consecutive patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) from April 2003 to March 2004 was conducted. Outcomes included …
Authors
Ahmad M; Schwalm J-DR; Velianou JL; Pericak D; Natarajan MK
Journal
Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 24, No. 10, pp. 771–775
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
October 2008
DOI
10.1016/s0828-282x(08)70682-2
ISSN
0828-282X