Complex and difficult process associated with late thrombosis and coronary artery restenosis
Enhances long-term results in bare-metallic stent restenosis when added to balloon angioplasty.
Only proven therapy for treating in-stent restenosis as an adjunct to successful percutaneous coronary revascularization.
Involves the transient placement of a beta-emitting or gamma-emitting source within an indwelling coronary catheter.