Analysis of the relation between stent implantation pressure and expansion. Optimal Stent Implantation (OSTI) Investigators

Am J Cardiol. 1999 May 1;83(9):1397-400, A8. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(99)00104-6.

Abstract

Palmaz-Schatz stents were implanted in 79 lesions in 76 patients, and serially expanded at 12, 15, and 18 atm of pressure using noncompliant balloons. By core lab analysis, intravascular ultrasound demonstrated marked stent expansion as pressure was raised, which was not apparent by angiography.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Disease / diagnosis
  • Coronary Disease / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pressure
  • Prospective Studies
  • Stents*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional