
pmid: 18090139
Coronary artery disease is the number 1 killer of Americans. There are many efforts underway to prevent and treat this life-threatening disease. One such treatment is the placement of drug-eluting stents. However, recent reports that show an increased risk of potentially life-threatening complications associated with drug-eluting stents have surfaced. This article provides a brief overview of research performed concerning the risks of drug-eluting stents.
United States Food and Drug Administration, Drug-Eluting Stents, Thrombosis, Coronary Artery Disease, Nurse's Role, United States, Coronary Restenosis, Treatment Outcome, Patient Education as Topic, Research Design, Humans, Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
United States Food and Drug Administration, Drug-Eluting Stents, Thrombosis, Coronary Artery Disease, Nurse's Role, United States, Coronary Restenosis, Treatment Outcome, Patient Education as Topic, Research Design, Humans, Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
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