Abstract
Percutaneous coronary artery revascularization has now evolved to a status where angioplasty and stenting have become routine practice for the treatment of significant obstructive atherosclerotic vascular disease. Angioplasty and stenting have become routine practice for the treatment of significant obstructive atherosclerotic vascular disease. Neointimal formation is the pathological basis for restenosis after coronary angioplasty and stenting. The authors discuss the current methods to treat and prevent coronary artery restenosis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 77-94 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Minerva Cardioangiologica |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Angioplasty
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary restenosis
- Stents