Coronary artery stents in the treatment of ischaemic heart disease: a rapid and systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Coronary artery stents are prosthetic linings inserted into coronary arteries via a catheter to widen the artery and increase blood flow to ischaemic heart muscle. They are used in the treatment of ischaemic heart disease (IHD). IHD is a major cause of morbidity and mortality (123,000 de...

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Main Authors: Meads, Cummins, Jolly, Stevens, Burls, Hyde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2000-01-01
Series:Health Technology Assessment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hta4230