Second generation of Drug-eluting stents

This volume provides a thorough review of currently apporved and promising investigational Drug-eluting stents.
With the help of several compagnie involved in the development of new and innovative anti-restenotic agents, polymeric coatings and stent platforms, the text in this book provides a clear indication on how Drug-eluting stents are currently evolving.
Moreover it proves a valuable reference tool for future research in this area.
Contents
THE IDEAL STENT AND THE NEW STENT PLATFORMS
STENTS WITH PERMANENT POLYMER
Xience V and Promus
Promus Element and Taxus Element
Endeavor Resolute
STENTS WITH DEGRADABLE POLYMER
Sirolimus based
Everolimus based
Biolimus A9 based
Paclitaxel based
Novolimus based
Myolimus based
NON POLYMERIC STENTS
Non polymeric stents with dual drug elution
BIODEGRADABLE STENTS
PLLA based platform
Metallic based platform
ADVANCED DRUG-FREE TECHNOLOGY AND NOVEL COATING
Avantgarde