November 6, 2007Open Access
View Full PaperOutcomes of Stent Thrombosis and Restenosis During Extended Follow-Up of Patients Treated With Bare-Metal Coronary Stents
Structured PICO
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Population
Patients treated with bare-metal coronary stents
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Intervention
Bare-metal coronary stents (BMS)
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Outcome
Incidence of stent thrombosis and myocardial infarction caused by restenosis, and associated mortalityhard clinical
Stent thrombosis and restenosis-related MI remain significant complications associated with mortality during extended follow-up of patients with bare-metal stents.
Abstract
The incidence of BMS thrombosis and of MI caused by restenosis during extended follow-up is significant. Both complications are associated with mortality.