Intravascular ultrasound study of effects of overlapping sirolimus-eluting stents

Am J Cardiol. 2004 Feb 15;93(4):470-3. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2003.10.047.

Abstract

Drug-eluting stents have been investigated as a treatment option for in-stent restenosis after bare metal stenting. However, it remains unclear whether overlapping drug-eluting stents have a toxic effect on the vessel wall. The aim of this study was to analyze the 1-year intravascular ultrasound findings after 2 overlapping sirolimus-eluting stent implantations in patients with in-stent restenosis lesions. Eight patients required 2 sirolimus-eluting stents, 18 mm in length, for full lesion coverage; these stents were implanted with >1-mm overlap. At 1-year follow-up, there were no significant quantitative changes in intravascular ultrasound measurements within the overlapped segment.

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Restenosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Coronary Restenosis / drug therapy*
  • Coronary Vessels / diagnostic imaging*
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia / diagnostic imaging
  • Hyperplasia / prevention & control
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Sirolimus / administration & dosage*
  • Sirolimus / adverse effects
  • Stents*
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Sirolimus