Journal of Vascular Medicine & Surgery

Nadezhda Hristova

Publications

• Research Article
  Second Generation DES: Better Option in Treatment ISR
  Author(s): Hristova N, Trendafilova D and Jorgova JHristova N, Trendafilova D and Jorgova J
  
  The development of an effective strategy for treatment of in-stent restenosis after BMS placement has been found to be extremely complicated. The therapeutic purpose for many patients is achieved with the implantation of DES – an option which is still not investigated and studied enough. 152 patients with implanted drug-eluting stents (different generations) for severe in-stent restenosis were followed up for a period of 9 years in the department of cardiology of University Hospital “St. Ekaterina”. Patients were divided into two groups – 131 patients with implanted first generation DES, and 21 patients – with second generation DES. Patients were followed up clinically (reversed angina, MI, emergency CABG, death), EchoCG and/or ECG stress test. Patients with angina pectoris and/or decreased LV function were assessed by conventional or CT angiography. Seri.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-6925.1000133

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