Restenosis is a complex disease for which the pathophysiological mechanisms have not yet been fully elucidated, but are thought to include inflammation, proliferation, and matrix remodeling. Over the ...

We have previously demonstrated an association between elevated total plasma homocysteine levels and restenosis after percutaneous coronary angioplasty. We designed this study to evaluate the effect ...

Almost 1 in 5 patients with unprotected left main disease implanted with drug-eluting stents (DES) will experience in-stent restenosis. However, their long-term prognosis appears to be benign if they ...

Vitamin therapy to lower homocysteine levels has recently been recommended for the prevention of restenosis after coronary angioplasty. We tested the effect of a combination of folic acid, vitamin B 6 ...

Restenosis, a narrowing of blood vessels following angioplasty or stent placement is seen in up to 50% of patients. Cases are treated with various options, including drugs, mechanical devices such as ...

Stents are permanent mesh tubes that help direct blood flow to the heart or other organs. Usually, stents are not replaced but may be reinforced. However, some people may experience issues such as ...

This is a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data regarding patients who underwent carotid endarterectomy in our surgical department between November 15 st 2012 and November 30 st 2014.

Carotid percutaneous transluminal angioplasty/stenting has become an accepted treatment modality for carotid artery stenosis in high-risk patients. There has been an ongoing debate regarding which ...

It was in the 1970s that the angioplasty procedure was started to be used for blocked heart arteries, or coronary arteries, as they are called. It rapidly became a successful procedure in the majority ...

Photo Credit: Adapted from Kirtane AJ. ISR: Why the why matters. mechanism of action identification and ISR on IVUS. Presented at: Fellows 2024. Las Vegas, NV. Two “leave-nothing-behind” ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. PCIs performed on in-stent restenosis lesions are often ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Ten years after PCI for restenosis of a drug-eluting ...