We initially reported that both CYPHER ® and TAXUS ® stents produce delayed ... greater attention will be given to strut thickness, polymer choice, drug dose, and release kinetics—all of ...

Table 1. Permanent polymer drug-eluting stent characteristics. DES name Stent platform Strut thickness (µm) Polymer Antiproliferative drug Cypher Select® Stainless steel 140 Polyethylene-co ...

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.

Currently, all drug-eluting stents (DES), used to treat blocked heart arteries, are priced at Rs 35,000. (Image Credits: Pixabay) Gujarat government has introduced different prices for stents to ...