Abstract
Percutaneous coronary revascularisation has become much safer and efficacious since its introduction more than 25 years ago. Currently, the need for surgical back-up is small and the rate of late complications is lower than 10%. Further improvements are being studied, especially directed towards more biocompatible stents, using pharmacological principles with wider therapeutic windows and enhancing the vascular healing response/reendothelialisation. This article reviews several activities within the ICIN theme group 'Vessel Wall'.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 351-353 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Netherlands Heart Journal |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 10 |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2006 |