Clinical trials of intracoronary gamma radiation therapy for in-stent restenosis

Cha, D.-H.; Ajani, A.E.; Cheneau, E.; Waksman, R.

Journal of Invasive Cardiology 14(7): 432-437

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 1042-3931
PMID: 12082202
Document Number: 544718
The only gamma emitter used in clinical trials for in-stent restenosis is 192Iridium (192Ir). The efficacy of intracoronary gamma radiation therapy in reducing clinical and angiographic restenosis in patients with in-stent restenosis has been established. This review is intended to give an overview of the clinical trials utilizing gamma vascular brachytherapy in patients with in-stent restenosis and give insight into the future of intracoronary radiation therapy.

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