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April 20, 2021
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BIOSTEMI

BIOSTEMI

SES with biodegradable polymer (Orsiro, Biotronik) vs. EES with durable polymer (Xience Xpedition/Alpine, Abbott Vascular) for PCI in patients with STEMI.

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March 18, 2021
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BIOSTEMI: Biodegradable SES remains superior to durable EES at 2 years

BIOSTEMI: Biodegradable SES remains superior to durable EES at 2 years

A biodegradable polymer sirolimus-eluting stent remained superior to a durable polymer everolimus-eluting stent at 2 years, researchers reported.

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February 25, 2021
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Medtronic recalls thoracic stent graft due to risk for stent fractures, death

Medtronic recalls thoracic stent graft due to risk for stent fractures, death

Medtronic announced a global voluntary recall of unused thoracic stent graft systems and notified physicians to immediately cease use until further notice.

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November 19, 2020
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COBRA-REDUCE

COBRA-REDUCE

Outcomes with 14 days of dual antiplatelet therapy after PCI with a nanocoated stent (Cobra PzF, CeloNova Biosciences) compared with 3- to 6-month DAPT after PCI with a drug-eluting stent.

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November 11, 2020
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Self-expanding venous stent receives FDA approval

Self-expanding venous stent receives FDA approval

Cook Medical announced its self-expanding venous stent received FDA premarket approval and is expected to be commercially available in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2020.

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October 27, 2020
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Self-expanding stent to treat venous outflow obstruction gains FDA approval

Self-expanding stent to treat venous outflow obstruction gains FDA approval

Medtronic announced it received FDA approval for its venous self-expanding stent system, indicated for use in the iliofemoral veins in patients with symptomatic iliofemoral venous outflow obstruction.

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October 17, 2020
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14-day DAPT with nanocoated stent inferior to standard short-term DAPT strategy

14-day DAPT with nanocoated stent inferior to standard short-term DAPT strategy

Among patients on oral anticoagulation, those who had dual antiplatelet therapy for 14 days after PCI with a nanocoated stent had worse outcomes compared with those assigned 3-to-6-month DAPT after PCI with a drug-eluting stent.

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August 18, 2020
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Stent platform now indicated for patients with high bleeding risk

Stent platform now indicated for patients with high bleeding risk

Boston Scientific announced that its bioabsorbable polymer stent platform has received a new indication from the FDA to treat patients at high bleeding risk.

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July 18, 2020
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Self-expandable metal stents safe for pancreatic duct strictures in chronic pancreatitis

Fully covered self-expandable metal stents were safe and effective for treating main pancreatic duct strictures linked to symptomatic chronic pancreatitis, according to a study published in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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June 19, 2020
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Self-expanding stent beneficial in venous outflow obstruction

Self-expanding stent beneficial in venous outflow obstruction

Among patients with venous outflow obstruction, a self-expanding venous stent system was safe and effective, researchers reported at the virtual Charing Cross Symposium.

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