Preliminary results of the Arthos-Inert Coronary Stent Registry

摘要

Hyper-sensitivity to nickel and molybdenum ions may be a correlatory factor to in-stent restenosis after implantation of conventional coronary stents. The "implantation" of negative carbon ions into the stainless steel of the Arthos-Inert? stent reduces ion diffusion into the vessel wall. The present registry aims to report the clinical findings in 121 patients after the implantation of this stent. Angiographic follow-up was available for 22 patients, whereof 10 showed in-stent restenosis (8%). Clinical restenosis, including patients with angiographic restenosis or angina, was 13%. Only 8 patients underwent TLR, whereof 2 had developed myocardial infarction, and 2 cardiac deaths were reported. Thus, overall MACE rate was 8%. This registry showed good clinical results after implantation of the Arthos-Inert? stent in a large collective.