US guidelines recommend the PRECISE-DAPT score to assess bleeding risk. The European approach uses this or the ARC-HBR score, ...

BACKGROUND: The optimal coronary stenting technique for true left main bifurcation lesions is uncertain. EBC MAIN (European ...

Summary: The use of balloon angioplasty with or without coronary artery stenting is limited by the phenomenon of in-stent restenosis (ISR). Until very recently, most efforts to overcome ISR had ...

After a calcium score test and stress test, my doctor wanted to place stents in my coronary arteries. I read a National Institute of Health study from 2020 regarding stent outcomes versus ...

In the US, nearly two million stents are implanted every year, and they can be life-saving during a heart attack. But they may not always be the best treatment method for coronary artery disease.

Q: I’ve heard mixed opinions about stents for treating coronary artery disease. Are they really beneficial, especially for someone with stable coronary artery disease? A: This is a great ...

Coronary angioplasty and stenting are common medical procedures used to widen a narrowed artery and restore optimal blood flow to the heart. During an angioplasty procedure, doctors open the ...

The process involves combining coronary angioplasty with stenting, which is the insertion of a permanent wire-meshed tube that is either drug eluting (DES) or composed of bare metal (BMS).

India’s coronary stent market is projected to reach USD 1,213.5 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 3.7%. The increasing ...

Polymer-free stents show comparable PCI results but with increased early thrombosis risk, impacting clinical choices.

Bentley InnoMed GmbH announced the market launch of its BeFlow iliac covered stent system, which will be commercially available ...