A Randomized Comparison of a Sirolimus-Eluting Stent with a Standard Stent for Coronary Revascularization

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Authors

Marie‐Claude Morice · Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris Sud

Patrick W. Serruys

J. Eduardo Sousa · Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia

Jean Fajadet · Clinique Pasteur

Ernesto Ban Hayashi · Instituto Nacional de Cardiología

Marco Perin · Universidade de São Paulo

Antonio Colombo · EMO GVM Centro Cuore Columbus

Abstract

As compared with a standard coronary stent, a sirolimus-eluting stent shows considerable promise for the prevention of neointimal proliferation, restenosis, and associated clinical events.

Topics & Keywords

Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 346, Issue 23, pp. 1773-1780

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa012843

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