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  • Title: Intra-coronary stents--extending the role of angioplasty in angina--initial experience.
    Author: Sheahan RG, Gearty GF, Walsh MJ, Crean PA.
    Journal: Ir Med J; 1993 May; 86(3):102-4. PubMed ID: 8567234.
    Abstract:
    Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is a widely successful revascularisation procedure. The restenosis rate has not significantly improved, despite the addition of many therapeutic agents. We describe the role of intra-coronary stents in the management of recurrent occlusion, restenosis and intracoronary dissection. We describe and discuss the problems associated with placement of the stent. The intracoronary stent has a successful adjuvant role to play with angioplasty in reducing both the elective and emergency requirements for coronary artery bypass grafting.
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