[Antiproliferative drug-eluting stents: systematic review of the benefits and estimate of economic impact].

Introduction And Objectives: Antiproliferative drug-coated stents are a possible solution for post-angioplasty coronary restenosis. Here we analyze their efficacy, effectiveness and safety, and estimate the economic impact of their use in Spain.

Material And Method: Systematic review (meta-analysis) of the scientific evidence available up to January 2004, and analysis of hospital costs within a 1-year time horizon.