Update on the everolimus-eluting coronary stent system: results and implications from the SPIRIT clinical trial program

R Michael Kirchner, J Dawn AbbottDepartment of Cardiology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown Medical School, Providence, RI, USAAbstract: Drug-eluting stents (DES) have had a major impact in interventional cardiology. Compared to bare metal stents, they significantly reduce restenosis and the need for ta...

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Main Authors: R Michael Kirchner, J Dawn Abbott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2009-12-01
Series:Vascular Health and Risk Management
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/update-on-the-everolimus-eluting-coronary-stent-system-results-and-imp-a3828