Coronary Stenting: Current Perspectives [Hardback]

This review of the available literature on coronary stenting identifies the indication for stent implantation and the use of adjunctive therapies which are supported by clinical evidence. The authors, both professors in the Netherlands, explain why stents are designed the way they are, what problems occur when implanting or retrieving stents, what devices can help to ensure correct stent placement, and what the clinical trials are showing. A companion to the Handbook of Coronary Stents . Distributed by Blackwell Science. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

The sucess of coronary artery stenting is the result of improved implantation techniques, a much better understanding of the vascular response to injury, and advances in the adjunctive pharmacology. Industry has also contributed greatly by providing more versatile and user friendly stents, designed specifically to address the probelms of thrombosis and restenosis, as well as particular lesions types and clinical situations. This text covers the latest available stents, clinical trials, indications for stenting and cost considerations.