The evolution of coronary stents: a brief review

T Simard, B Hibbert, FD Ramirez, M Froeschl… - Canadian Journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
Percutaneous coronary intervention is the most prevalent method for coronary artery
revascularization. Initial interventions using balloon angioplasty had limited efficacy
because coronary dissections, arterial recoil, and neointimal formation led to high rates of
abrupt vessel closure and clinical restenosis. With the introduction of coronary stents,
vascular dissections were stabilized and arterial recoil was eliminated, but neointimal
accumulation remained problematic, resulting in the development of in-stent restenosis …