Contemporary coronary drug-eluting and coated stents: a mini-review

Cardiovasc Interv Ther. 2021 Jan;36(1):20-22. doi: 10.1007/s12928-020-00731-w. Epub 2020 Nov 10.

Abstract

Percutaneous coronary intervention has become a standard-of-care procedure in patients with acute and chronic coronary syndromes, in which coronary stent technology is commonly used. In this mini-review article, we summarize the characteristics of contemporary coronary drug-eluting and coated stents.

Keywords: Drug-coated stent; Drug-eluting stent; Percutaneous coronary intervention.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Coated Materials, Biocompatible*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / surgery*
  • Drug-Eluting Stents*
  • Humans
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention / methods*
  • Prosthesis Design

Substances

  • Coated Materials, Biocompatible