Effectiveness of sirolimus-eluting stent for treatment of left main coronary artery disease

Am J Cardiol. 2003 Aug 1;92(3):327-9. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(03)00640-4.

Abstract

The present study reports on the clinical outcome of 31 consecutive patients with left main coronary artery disease treated with a sirolimus-eluting stent. The implantation of this stent was associated with abolition of post-discharge fatal events and percutaneous reintervention.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / therapy*
  • Drug Implants
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Reoperation
  • Sirolimus / therapeutic use*
  • Stents*
  • Survival Analysis
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Drug Implants
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Sirolimus