December 14, 2006 (New York, NY) – New real-world registry data published this week show that physicians can safely and effectively perform carotid stenting in the community setting, with the results ...

Performance with CAS has been documented to improve as operators and teams gain experience. Lin and colleagues reviewed their group's experience with 200 consecutive CAS procedures in 182 patients. [7 ...

A stent is a tiny tube that a doctor places in an artery or duct to help keep it open and restore the flow of bodily fluids in the area. Stents help relieve blockages and treat narrow or weakened ...

Sirolimus analogues act through the same pathway as sirolimus. The restenosis casade that is initiated after stent implantation is shown in red. The mechanism of action of sirolimus (and analogues) is ...

When your coronary arteries become narrowed by plaque, it’s known as coronary artery disease (CAD). This condition can interrupt the flow of blood to your heart. If your heart can’t get enough ...

Sirolimus-eluting stents reduce rates of restenosis and reintervention, as compared with uncoated stents. Data are limited regarding the safety and efficacy of such stents in primary percutaneous ...

A stent is a tiny tube that your doctor can insert into a blocked passageway to keep it open. The stent restores the flow of blood or other fluids, depending on where it’s placed. Stents are made of ...