Publications by authors named "Kenshi Harita"
Cardiovasc Interv Ther
July 2010
Article Synopsis
- Recent guidelines recommend drug-eluting stents (DES) for patients with unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA) stenosis, but the long-term safety and efficacy are debated.
- A study compared outcomes between bare metal stent (BMS) and DES implantations in ULMCA, finding no significant differences in initial mortality, restenosis rates, or emergency procedure needs between the two groups.
- The results suggest that BMS can be a safe and effective treatment option for large ULMCA stenosis, even with the availability of DES.
