Abstract
Coronary artery disease is the number 1 killer of Americans. There are many efforts underway to prevent and treat this life-threatening disease. One such treatment is the placement of drug-eluting stents. However, recent reports that show an increased risk of potentially life-threatening complications associated with drug-eluting stents have surfaced. This article provides a brief overview of research performed concerning the risks of drug-eluting stents.
MeSH terms
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Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
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Coronary Artery Disease / epidemiology
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Coronary Artery Disease / therapy*
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Coronary Restenosis / epidemiology
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Coronary Restenosis / etiology
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Drug-Eluting Stents* / adverse effects
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Drug-Eluting Stents* / standards
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Drug-Eluting Stents* / statistics & numerical data
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Humans
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Nurse's Role
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Patient Education as Topic
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Research Design
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Thrombosis / etiology
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Thrombosis / prevention & control
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Treatment Outcome
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United States / epidemiology
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United States Food and Drug Administration