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Christine -- there is no such thing as a "radiation-coated"
stent. There is a procedure called brachytherapy, in which a catheter is
inserted and radiation is pulsed briefly. It was thought to reduce restenosis
(a.k.a. reblocking of the artery) but in the most recent trials, it was
no better than and in some cases worse than stenting alone. The two manufacturers
of this equipment have ceased making it, although it is still used in very
specific cases where it may be good.
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, May 3, 2008
I have been told that the muscle tissue is coming
through the stents I have which number 15 as of 2 weeks ago. I have heard
that the radiation coated
stents are better. What is your opinion?
Christine T., New York, USA, May 3, 2008
Anyone know of any institution that is currently
using a completely biodegradable stent?? I know a Dr. Tamai did some
research in Japan a few years ago, but cannot discover if anyone is currently
using
such a coronary stent with good results. Thanks G
Gray, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, March 3, 2005
I had radiation therapy for a stent that reblocked
after only 2 months. Unfortunately, it blocked again a year and a half
later, as did the 2 other stents I had.
Barbara Medart, Bonanza, Oregon, USA, February 8, 2005
Yes. Look over www.biocoats.com
Valery Serbezov, MC Ltd., Bulgaria, 2 Apr 2004
I think 80s is a time
of PTCA, 90s is a time of stents, next decade is a time of drug-loaded
(polymer) stents. The biodegradable stents are the last winner.
Dezeng Fan, Beijing Center for Biomaterials,
China, 18 Jan 2001
Dear Norbert, can you send me some information
about your new stent concept. Thanks.
Thach Nguyen, MD, FACC, FACP , St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart, Indiana,
USA, May 23, 1998
 
ATTN: Sergio Mejia/ Clinica Cardiovascular Santa Maria — What information
can you provide on the radiation procedure and medications to reduce the restenosis?
Peter Gull, ACC, Virginia, USA, April 16, 1998
Bitte senden Sie mir Information über Ihre Tema.
(Please send me information on "Tema".
Shir A., Uni Klinik Marburg, 35091 Coelbe, GERMANY, April 7, 1998
We have a new stent concept (diamond-Like coating).
You need more information? Please ask us!
Norbert Sass, Phytis L.D.A., GERMANY, March 6, 1998
It is a very important question. Our group has
wide experience regarding that issue. Don't hesitate to contact us. Best
regards "Partner".
Sergio Mejía, Clínica Cardiovascular Santa María, Medellín, COLOMBIA,
February 3, 1998
What is your opinion about radiation therapy,
local drug delivery systems and polymer coated stents?
Juan José Arango E., Unidad Cardiovascular - Fundación Valle del Lili,
September 17, 1997
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