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Drug-eluting stents in the management of peripheral arterial disease

Since major meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials in interventional cardiology showed the potential of drug-eluting stents in decreasing restenosis and reintervention rates after coronary artery stenting, one of the next steps in the treatment of arterial occlusive disease is the transfer of...

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Published in:Vascular health and risk management 2008-06, Vol.4 (3), p.553-559
Main Authors: Bosiers, Marc, Cagiannos, Catherine, Deloose, Koen, Verbist, Jürgen, Peeters, Patrick
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Language:English
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Summary:Since major meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials in interventional cardiology showed the potential of drug-eluting stents in decreasing restenosis and reintervention rates after coronary artery stenting, one of the next steps in the treatment of arterial occlusive disease is the transfer of the active coating technology towards peripheral arterial interventions. In this manuscript, we aim to provide a literature overview on available peripheral (lower limb, renal, and supra-aortic) drug-eluting stent applications, debate the cost implications, and give recommendations for future treatment strategies.
ISSN:1176-6344
1178-2048
1178-2048
DOI:10.2147/vhrm.s1712