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    • Z Kardiol. 2002 Jun;91(6):443-457

    Antiproliferative coated stents and intracoronary brachytherapy: common traits and differences

    Silber S, Baumgart D, Hehrlein C, Meinertz T, Mugge A, Rutsch W, vom Dahl J

    Kardiologische Praxis in der Klinik Dr. Muller Am Isarkanal 36 81379 Munchen, Germany. silber@med.deIntracoronary brachytherapy is the first internationally recognized, evidence-based coronary intervention for in-stent restenosis. But the present and future role of brachytherapy is questioned by the first results of clinical trials with antiproliferative coated stents. This overview compares the status quo of both methods, concluding first practical considerations.Publication Types:
    · Review
    · Review LiteraturePMID: 12219692 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]