February 1, 2014EuroIntervention
Mechanical complications of everolimus-eluting stents associated with adverse events: an intravascular ultrasound study
Population
136 patients treated with everolimus-eluting stents who underwent intravascular ultrasound at follow-up.
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Implication
EES mechanical complications may warrant closer restenosis surveillance; leaves open whether imaging or design changes improve outcomes.
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Population
136 patients (177 consecutive lesions) treated with everolimus-eluting stents (EES) who underwent intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) at follow-up.
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Intervention
Everolimus-eluting stent (EES) implantation with intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) evaluation at follow-up
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Outcome
Mechanical complications (stent fracture, longitudinal deformation), in-stent restenosis, and neointimal hyperplasiasurrogate
Mechanical complications of everolimus-eluting stents, such as fracture and longitudinal deformation, are associated with excessive neointimal hyperplasia and in-stent restenosis requiring repeat revascularization.
Cite This Study
Inaba et al. (2014) studied this question.