Coronary artery stents in the treatment of ischaemic heart disease: a rapid and systematic review.
BACKGROUND: Coronary artery stents are prosthetic linings inserted into coronary arteries via a catheter to widen the artery and increase blood flow to ischaemic heart muscle. They are used in the treatment of ischaemic heart disease (IHD). IHD is a major cause of morbidity and mortality (123,000 de...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2000
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