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Radiation Therapy and Drug-Eluting Stents

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

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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.
Forum Editor, 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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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

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