Cost-effectiveness of Drug-eluting Stents in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease

Drug-eluting stents (DESs) have been shown to reduce in-stent restenosis and target vessel revascularization (TVR) in large clinical trials. We conducted this study to elucidate the differences in the cost and clinical outcome of DESs and bare metal stents (BMSs). Methods: We retrospectively analyze...

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Main Authors: Chi-Sheng Hung, Chia-Ling Cheng, Chia-Lun Chao, Hsien-Li Kao, Ming-Fong Chen, Neng-Pai Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-02-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092966461160017X