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Randomized comparison of carbon ion–implanted stent versus bare metal stent in coronary artery disease: The Asian Pacific Multicenter Arthos Stent Study (PASS) trial.

December 6, 2005   Categories: Blogroll  Posted by admin

Heavy metal ions can cause allergic and inflammatory reactions that might be associated with in-stent restenosis. This randomized multicenter clinical study was designed to determine if carbon ion–implanted stents reduce luminal late loss by blocking heavy metal ion diffusion into the surrounding tissue.

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