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High-Dose Intracoronary Irradiation after De Novo Stent Implantation

January 18, 2006   Categories: New articles  Posted by admin

Results of the EVEREST (Evaluation of Endoluminal Radiation in Elective Stenting) Trial

Purpose:  This randomized study was designed to compare the efficacy of high-dose coronary β-radiation after intravascular ultrasound-(IVUS-)guided direct stenting with sham treatment in patients with de novo lesions.

Key Words:  Intracoronary brachytherapy - In-stent restenosis - De novo lesions