RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Cunningham, Muriel
T1 Late Stent Thrombosis: Implications for Stent Selection
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2007
FD SAGE Publications
VO 7
IS 7
SP 7
OP 9
DO 10.1177/155989770700700702
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/7/7/7.abstract
AB Recent controversy has surrounded the discovery of a small but definite increase in late stent thrombosis with drug-eluting stents (DES). Despite the increased risk for late stent thrombosis with DES, these stents may be preferable to bare metal stents in certain patient subgroups. This article discusses best practices when selecting patients for DES.