Purpose: The mechanism of action and pharmacokinetics of sirolimus when used as part of a drug-eluting stent (DES) and the efficacy and cost of using DESs versus bare-metal stents are discussed.

Stent selection and concomitant antithrombotic strategies are the key considerations when finding the best balance between these opposite threats. Drug-eluting stents should be avoided or strictly ...

Heart bypass surgery is a new beginning for patients, significantly enhancing longevity and quality of life. It is performed ...

The global neurovascular device market is poised for steady expansion, with market valuation expected to reach USD 3.0 billion in 2024, according to the latest report by Future Market Insights. The ...

Medtronic announced that investigators enrolled the first patient in a pivotal trial of its Prevail drug-coated balloon (DCB).

The burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) among smokers is profoundly evident, cigarette smoking, a leading preventable ...

The global interventional cardiology devices market is on a strong growth trajectory, with a projected Compound Annual Growth ...