| Literature DB >> 30039189 |
Roisin Colleran1, Adnan Kastrati2,3.
Abstract
In this review, major achievements in the field of percutaneous coronary interventions are delineated with particular focus on Germany's contribution. The review deals with important developments, including the first heart catheterization and coronary angiography, first coronary balloon angioplasty and refinement of the technique, coronary stenting and optimization of adjunctive antithrombotic treatment, drug-eluting stents and balloons, as well as bioresorbable polymeric and metallic drug-eluting scaffolds.Entities:
Keywords: Balloon angioplasty; Coronary artery disease; Drug-coated balloon; Drug-eluting scaffold; Drug-eluting stent; Percutaneous coronary intervention; Restenosis; Stent; Thrombosis
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Year: 2018 PMID: 30039189 DOI: 10.1007/s00392-018-1328-x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Res Cardiol ISSN: 1861-0684 Impact factor: 5.460