2000
Experimental evaluation of a short transitional edge protection balloon for intracoronary stent deployment
Carter A, Lee D, Suzuki T, Bailey L, Lansky A, Jones R, Virmani R. Experimental evaluation of a short transitional edge protection balloon for intracoronary stent deployment. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2000, 51: 112-119. PMID: 10973033, DOI: 10.1002/1522-726x(200009)51:1<112::aid-ccd26>3.0.co;2-h.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProtection balloonArterial traumaNoncompliant balloonCoronary arteryNeointimal areaNeointimal formationStent deploymentArterial segmentsChronic vascular responsesHigh-pressure deploymentStent implantation techniqueArterial wall injuryIntracoronary stent deploymentQuantitative coronary angiographyVessel injury scoreStent neointimal hyperplasiaAdjacent arterial wallStent neointimal formationArterial injuryCoronary angiographyIntracoronary stentingEdge dissectionBalloon injuryBalloon-expandable stainless steel stentsInjury score
1997
Early and late assessment of the Micro Stent PL coronary stent for restenosis and suboptimal balloon angioplasty
Webb J, Popma J, Lansky A, Carere R, Rabinowitz A, Singer J, Dodek A. Early and late assessment of the Micro Stent PL coronary stent for restenosis and suboptimal balloon angioplasty. American Heart Journal 1997, 133: 369-374. PMID: 9060809, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-8703(97)70235-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBalloon angioplastyStent dislodgmentCoronary stentsManagement of dissectionMinimal lumen diameterSuboptimal balloon angioplastySite of placementAdditional patientsDistal deliveryProspective studyStent thrombosisDiameter stenosisBalloon catheterLate lossProcedural failurePatientsSix monthsLumen diameterStentsRestenosisInitial assessmentLater assessmentsAngioplastyStainless steel stentsFuture stent designs