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To assess adequate endothelization and the factors influencing it following drug-eluting stent implantation.

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March 26, 2026Open Access

Assessment of and Factors Contributing to Adequate Endothelization After Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation

Key Points

To assess adequate endothelization and the factors influencing it following drug-eluting stent implantation.
Evaluated endothelization using optical coherence tomography (≥40 μm for adequate strut coverage).
Used coronary angioscopy to assess neointimal function by detecting thrombus and plaque color.
Analyzed various factors contributing to endothelization post-stent implantation.
Findings showed functional significance of adequate strut coverage remains uncertain.
Identified various clinical and procedural factors affecting endothelization quality.

Abstract

Background: Adequate endothelization after drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation is essential to reduce thrombotic risk. Adequate strut coverage (ASC) is defined as ≥40 μm on optical coherence tomography, but its functional significance remains uncertain. Coronary angioscopy can assess neointimal function by detecting thrombus and plaque color. This study evaluated functionally adequate endothelization and contributing factors after DES implantation.

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Nishino et al. (Mon,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c4cc02fdc3bde448917662 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1253/circj.cj-25-1123

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