Long-term outcomes of titanium-nitride-oxide coated stents and drug-eluting stents in acute coronary syndrome:A systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND In severe cases of coronary artery disease,percutaneous coronary intervention provide promising results.The stent used could be a drug-eluting stent(DES)or a titanium-nitride-oxide coated stent(TiNOS).AIM To compare the 5-year effectiveness and safety of the two stent types.METHODS The following systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis guidelines,and PubMed/MEDLINE,Scopus,and Cochrane Central were searched from inception till August 2023.Primary outcomes were major adverse cardiac events(MACE),cardiac death,myocardial infarction(MI),cardiac death or MI,and ischemia-driven total lesion revascularization(ID-TLR).RESULTS Four randomized controlled trials(RCT),which analyzed a sum total of 3045 patients with acute coronary syndrome(ACS)after a median follow-up time of 5 years were included.Though statistically insignificant,an increase in the ID-TLR was observed in patients receiving TiNOSs vs DESs.In addition,MI,cardiac death and MI,and definite stent thrombosis(DST)were significantly decreased in the TiNOS arm.Baseline analysis revealed no significant results with meta-regression presenting non-ST elevated MI(NSTEMI)as a statistically significant covariate in the outcome of MACE.CONCLUSION TiNOS was found to be superior to DES in terms of MI,cardiac death or MI,and DST outcomes,however,the effect of the two stent types on ID-TLR and MACE was not significant.A greater number of studies are required to establish an accurate comparison of patient outcomes in TiNOS and DES.

Ureteral stent technology:Drug-eluting stents and stent coatings

Ureteral stents are commonly used following urological procedures to maintain ureteral patency.However,alongside the benefits of the device,indwelling stents frequently cause significant patient discomfort(pain,urgency,frequency)and can become encrusted and infected.The importance of these sequelae is that they are not only bothersome to the patient but can lead to significant morbidity,urinary retention,ureteral damage,recurrent infections,pyelonephritis and sepsis.When these problems occur,stent removal or replacement alongside antibiotic,analgesic and/or other symptom-modifying therapies are essential to successfully treat the patient.In an attempt to prevent such morbidity,numerous approaches have been investigated over the past several decades to modify the stent itself,thereby affecting changes locally within the urinary tract without significant systemic therapy.These strategies include changes to device design,polymeric composition,drug-elution and surface coatings.Of these,drug-elution and surface coatings are the most studied and display the most promise for advancing ureteral stent use and efficacy.This article reviews these two strategies in detail to determine their clinical potential and guide future research in the area.

Revisiting endovascular treatment in below-the-knee disease. Are drug-eluting stents the best option？

Patients with below-the-knee arterial disease are primarily individuals suffering from critical limb ischemia(CLI), while a large percentage of these patients are also suffering from diabetes or chronic renal failure or both. Available data from randomized controlled trials and their meta-analysis demonstrated that the use of infrapopliteal drug-eluting stents(DES), in short-to medium-length lesions, obtains significantly better results compared to plain balloon angioplasty and bare metal stenting with regards to vascular restenosis, target lesion revascularization, wound healing and amputations. Nonetheless, the use of this technology in every-day clinical practice remains limited mainly due to concerns regarding the deployment of a permanent metallic scaffold and the possibility of valid future therapeutic perspectives. However, in the majority of the cases, these concerns are not scientifically justified. Large-scale, multicenter randomized controlled trials, investigating a significantly larger number of patients than those already published, would provide more solid evidence and consolidate the use of infrapopliteal DES in CLI patients. Moreover, there is still little evidence on whether this technology can be as effective for longer below-the-knee lesions, where a considerable number of DES is required. The development and investigation of new, longer balloon-expanding or perhaps selfexpanding DES could be the answer to this problem.

Domestic versus imported drug-eluting stents for the treatment of patients with acute coronary syndrome

BACKGROUND:The application of coronary stents,especially drug-eluting stents(DESs),has made percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI) one of important therapeutic methods for CHD. DES has reduced the in-stent restenosis to 5%–9% and signifi cantly improved the long-term prognosis of patients with CHD. The study aimed to investigate the long-term eff icacy and safety of domestic drugeluting stents(DESs) in patients with acute coronary syndrome(ACS).METHODS:All patients with ACS who had undergone successful percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI) in the First Aff iliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from July 2009 to December 2010 were included in this study. Patients were excluded from the study if they were implanted with bare metal stents or different stents(domestic and imported DESs) simultaneously. The included patients were divided into two groups according to different stents implanted:domestic DESs and imported DESs.RESULTS:In the 1 683 patients of this study,1 558(92.6%) patients were followed up successfully for an average of(29.1±5.9) months. 130(8.3%) patients had major adverse cardiovascular events(MACEs),including cardiac death in 32(2.1%) patients,recurrent myocardial infarction in 16(1%),and revascularization in 94(6%). The rates of cardiac death,recurrent myocardial infarction,revascularization,in-stent restenosis,stent thrombosis and other MACEs were not signif icantly different between the two groups(all P>0.05). Multivarite logistic regression revealed that diabetes mellitus(OR=1.75,95%CI:1.09–2.82,P=0.021),vascular numbers of PCI(OR=2.16,95%CI:1.22–3.83,P=0.09) and PCI with left main lesion(OR=9.47,95%CI:2.96–30.26,P=0.01) were independent prognostic factors of MACEs. The Kaplan-Meier method revealed that there was no significant difference in cumulative survival rates and survival rates free from clinical events between the two groups(all P>0.05).CONCLUSIONS:The incidences of clinical events and cumulative survival rates are not statistically different between domestic DESs and imported DESs. Domestic DES is effective and safe in the treatment of patients with ACS.

Drug-eluting balloons versus new generation drug-eluting stents for the management of in-stent restenosis: an updated meta-analysis of randomized studies

Background New-generation drug-eluting stents (DES) was more effective in the treatment of in-stent restenosis (ISR) compared with the first-generation DES. Drug-eluting balloons (DEB) and new-generation DES had been available strategies in treatment of bare-metal stents/DES ISR (BMS/DES-ISR). Six new randomized trials have recently examined the angiographic outcomes and one-year clinical outcomes of DEB and new generation DES in BMS/DES-ISR. However, the optimal management for BMS/DES-ISR lesions remains controversial. Methods We searched the randomized clinical trials evaluating the angiographic outcomes and one-year clinical outcomes of DEB and new-generation DES in patients with BMS/DES-ISR. The primary endpoints were the angiographic outcomes, including the minimal luminal diameter (MLD), diameter stenosis %(DS%), late lumen loss (LLL), and binary restenosis (BR). Results A total of six randomized clinical trials with 1177 BMS/DES-ISR patients were included in our meta-analysis. For angiographic outcomes, there were significantly less MLD and more DS% with DEB compared to new-generation DES (MLD: MD =?0.18, 95% CI:?0.31– ?0.04, P < 0.001;DS%: MD = 5.68, 95% CI: 1.00–10.37, P < 0.001). Moreover, for one-year clinical outcomes, DEB was associated with a significant increase risk in target lesion revascularization (TLR)(RR = 2.93, 95% CI: 1.50–5.72, P = 0.002). However, DEB was associated with higher risks of major adverse cardiac event, target vessel revascularization, TLR, BR, and more DS% only in DES-ISR group. Conclusions DEB and new-generation DES have the similar clinical efficacy for the treatment of BMS-ISR. However, DES showed more MLD, less DS%, and a decreased risk of TLR for the treatment of DES-ISR.

Five-year clinical outcomes of first-generation versus second-generation drug-eluting stents following coronary chronic total occlusion intervention

Background There are limited data comparing long-term clinical outcomes between first-generation (1G) and second-generation (2G) drug-eluting stents (DESs) in patients who underwent successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for coronary chronic total occlusion (CTO) lesion. Methods A total of 840 consecutive patients who underwent PCI with DESs for CTO lesion from January 2004 to November 2015 were enrolled. Finally, a total of 324 eligible CTO patients received 1G-DES (Paclitaxel-eluting stent or Sirolimus-eluting stent, n = 157) or 2G-DES (Zotarolimus-eluting stent or Everolimus-eluting stent, n = 167) were enrolled. The clinical endpoint was the occurrence of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) defined as all-cause death, recurrent myocardial infarction (re-MI), total repeat revascularization [target lesion revascularization (TLR), target vessel revascularization (TVR), and non-TVR]. We investigated the 5-year major clinical outcomes between 1G-DES and 2G-DES in patient who underwent successful CTO PCI. Results After propensity score matched (PSM) analysis, two well-balanced groups (111 pairs, n = 222, C-statistic = 0.718) were generated. Up to the 5-year follow-up period, the cumulative incidence of all-cause death, re-MI, TLR, TVR and non-TVR were not significantly different between the two groups. Finally, MACE was also similar between the two groups (HR = 1.557, 95% CI: 0.820–2.959, P = 0.176) after PSM. Conclusions In this study, 2G-DES was not associated with reduced long-term MACE compared with 1G-DES following successful CTO revascularization up to five years.

Duration of dual antiplatelet treatment in the era of next generation drug-eluting stents

Current percutaneous coronary intervention guidelines recommend dual antiplatelets(aspirin 100 mg + clopidogrel 75 mg daily) for at least 12 mo following drugeluting stent(DES) implantation if patients are not at high risk of bleeding.Several reports have tried to shorten the dual antiplatelet therapy to 3-6 mo,especially following next-generation DES implantation,for cost-effectiveness.However,the clinical results are inconsistent and the data regarding next-generation DESs limited.In this report,recently published important pivotal reports regarding the optimal duration of dual antiplatelets following DES implantation are summarized.

Drug-eluting stents and acute myocardial infarction:A lethal combination or friends?

Primary percutaneous coronary intervention is the preferred reperfusion strategy for patients presenting with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI). First generation drug-eluting stents(DES),(sirolimus drug-eluting stents and paclitaxel drug-eluting stents), reduce the risk of restenosis and target vessel revascularization compared to bare metal stents. However, stent thrombosis emerged as a major safety concern with first generation DES. In response to these safety issues, second generation DES were developed with different drugs, improved stent platforms and more biocompatible durable or bioabsorbable polymeric coating. This article presents an overview of safety and efficacy of the first and second generation DES in STEMI.

Efficacy of Short-term Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Implantation of Second-generation Drug-eluting Stents:A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review

Objective The benefit of short-term dual antiplatelet therapy(DAPT) following second-generation drug-eluting stents implantation has not been systematically evaluated. To bridge the knowledge gap,we did a meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of ≤6 months versus ≥12 months DAPT among patients with second-generation drug-eluting stents. Methods We searched online databases and identified randomized controlled trials that assess the clinical impact of short-term DAPT(≤6 months) published before March 3,2016. The efficacy endpoints included the incidence of all-cause death,myocardial infarction,cerebrovascular accidents,and definite or probable stent thrombosis. Safety endpoint defined as major bleeding was also evaluated and discussed. Results We included 5 trials that randomized 9473 participants(49.8%,short-term DAPT duration vs. 50.2%,standard duration). A total of 9445(99.7%) patients reported the efficacy endpoints,and the safety endpoint was available from 4 studies(n=8457). There was no significant difference in efficacy endpoints between short-term and standard DAPT duration(≥12 months) [risk ratio(RR) 0.96; 95% confidence intervals(CI),0.80-1.15]. Short-term DAPT duration did not significantly increase the individual risk of all-cause death,myocardial infarction,cerebrovascular accidents,or definite or probable stent thrombosis. Although short-term DAPT obviously reduced risk of major bleeding compared with standard DAPT(RR 0.53; 95% CI,0.29-0.96),significant publication bias was found when accessing the safety endpoint of the 4 studies(Egger's test,P=0.009). Conclusions The efficacy of short-term DAPT was comparable with that of standard duration DAPT.DAPT less than 6 months may be appropriate for patients receiving second-generation drug-eluting stents implantation.

Role of Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents and Bypass Grafting in Coronary Artery Disease:A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Background:The safety and efficacy of coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG)and second-generation drug-eluting stents(DESs)in patients with coronary artery disease(CAD)remain controversial.Therefore we aimed to compare the outcomes of CAD patients treated with CABG and second-generation DESs.Methods:We systematically searched the PubMed,Cochrane Library,Ovid,and Elsevier databases.Studies comparing second-generation DESs with CABG in CAD patients were included.RevMan 5.3 was used to extract and pool the data from the applicable studies.Results:Six trials(N=6604 participants)were included in this meta-analysis.Among all of the CAD patients,second-generation DESs were associated with no differences in the risks of all-cause death[risk ratio(RR)1.18,95% confi dence interval(CI)0.98–1.43,P=0.09],cardiovascular death(RR 1.14,95% CI 0.81–1.59,P=0.45),myocardial infarction(RR 1.22,95% CI 0.98–1.54,P=0.08),and stroke(RR 0.83,95% CI 0.59–1.17,P=0.29),but increased the risks of revascularization(RR 1.95,95% CI 1.66–2.30,P<0.001)and major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events(RR 1.72,95% CI:1.31–2.26,P<0.001)when compared with CABG.Conclusions:In the treatment of CAD patients,second-generation DESs was not associated with increased risks of all-cause death,cardiovascular death,myocardial infarction,and stroke,but increased the risks of revascularization and major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events when compared with CABG.

Biodegradable polymer drug-eluting stents versus second-generation drug-eluting stents in patients with and without diabetes mellitus:a single center study

Objective It remains undetermined whether biodegradable polymer drug-eluting stents(BP-DES)are superior to second generation drugeluting stents(G2-DES)in patients with and without diabetes mellitus(DM).The study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of G2-DES and BP-DES in patients with and without DM in a high-volume cardiovascular center in China.

Nine-year clinical outcomes of drug-eluting stents vs. bare metal stents for large coronary vessel lesions

sTo 与大冠的 vessels.MethodsFrom 2004年4月为病人与赤裸金属的 stents ( BMS )相比评估 drug-eluting stents ( DES )的长期的安全和有效性到2006年10月， 2407 个连续病人经历 de novo 损害有比大或等于在在中国北京的 Fu Wai 医院的 3.5 公里的参考容器直径的经皮的冠的干预，有希望地被注册进这研究。我们包括死亡，心肌的梗塞(MI ) ，血栓，目标损害 revascularization (TLR ) ，目标容器 revascularization (TVR ) ，和主要不利心脏的事件获得了 9 年的临床的结果(向，死亡， MI，和 TVR 合成) 。我们执行了艇长比例危险的模型在倾向 match.ResultsAfter 倾向得分以后估计所有结果措施的相对风险， 514 个对待 DES 的病人被匹配到 514 个对待 BMS 的病人。与 BMS 对待的病人与 TLR 的更高的风险被联系(HR：2.55， 95%CI：1.520-4.277， P = 0.0004 ) 并且 TVR (HR：1.889， 95%CI：1.185-3.011， P = 0.0075 ) ，但是 death/MI 和向的率不是统计上不同的。所有学术研究协会定义 stent 血栓在 9 年在二 groups.ConclusionsDuring 是可比较的整个九年的长期的后续，在有大冠的动脉的病人的 DES 的使用仍然在 TLR 和 TVR 的风险与重要减小被联系。

Are Newer-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents More Effective in Women than Early-Generation Ones?

Evidence-based research is increasingly aimed at differentiating between no proof of difference (failed demonstration of superiority) and proof of no difference (demonstration of equivalence). The latter requires that equivalence margins are incorporated in the analysis of outcomes. We applied an analysis of equivalence to study the incremental benefit of newer-generation vs early-generation drug-eluting stents (DES) in women receiving percutaneous coronary intervention. The clinical material was derived from published data. Our equivalence testing was focused on the end-point of target-lesion revascularisation (TLR). Results were expressed as rate differences (RDs), while the equivalence margins (±2.9%) were derived from the statistical power calculations of a recent trial. Our results clearly indicated that, in women, there was an equivalent effectiveness between newer-generation and early-generation of DES.

Clinical significance of provoked coronary spasm at chronic stage in patients who underwent successful complete coronary revascularization with first-generation drug-eluting stents

Background: Provoked spasm might have influence on cardiovascular events even after successful DES implantation. Methods and results: A consecutive 122 patients who underwent first-generation DES (CypherTM, and TaxusTM) implantation and had no residual stenosis at follow-up coronary angiography were included. All patients also underwent acetylcholine provocation test (ACh) at follow-up angiography. Age, sex, coronary risk factors (smoking, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia), medication (calcium channel blockers, angiotensin receptor blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, nitrates, β blockers, statins), duration from stent implantation to follow-up angiography (15.5 ± 14.5 months), old myocardial infarction, Ach + were included as variables for multivariate analysis for cardiovascular events (angina pectoris without intervention, target lesion revascularization, acute myocardial infarction, definite or probable stent thrombosis, cardiac death, and stroke). ACh provocation test was positive in 64.8%. The following events occurred during a mean follow-up period of 26.9 ± 9.5 months;angina pectoris without intervention in 12, very late stent thrombosis in 1, acute myocardial infarction in 1, sudden death in 1, and stroke in 4. By Adjusted Cox hazard model, age was the independent predictor of future cardiovascular events. ACh was unbalanced data for Cox hazard model, and by logistic regression model, ACh was the strongest predictor. Conclusions: Coronary endothelial dysfunction at chronic stage is the strongest predictor of further prognosis in patients with first-generation DES.

COMPARISON OF SHORT- AND LONG-TERM OUTCOMES BETWEEN CYPHER AND TAXUS DRUG-ELUTING STENTS FOR IN-STENT RESTENOSIS

Objective To compare the short- and long-term clinical outcomes between sirolimus-eluting stent (Cypher stent) and paclitaxel-eluting stent (TAXUS stent) in patients with in-stent restenosis (ISR) lesions of the coronary arteries.Methods From December 2002 to March 2005, 253 patients with ISR lesions of the coronary arteries were selected and divided into two groups. Cypher group (152 cases) was treated with Cypher or Cypher Select stents, and TAXUS group (101 cases) with TAXUS stents. A total of 262 ISR lesions in these patients were treated with 308 drug-eluting stents (DESs), including 176 Cypher or Cypher Select stents and 132 TAXUS stents. All patients were followed up for 10 months. Procedure success rates of DES implantation in both groups were observed. Major adverse cardiac events (MACE) rates in hospital and at 10 months follow-up, as well as in-DES restenosis observed using coronary angiography at follow-up were compared between two groups. Results Success rate of DES implantation was 100% in both groups. No significant difference in MACE rate during hospitalization was found between the two groups. However, at 10 months follow-up, MACE rate was higher in TAXUS group than in Cypher group (16.00% vs. 6.67%, P=0.031). As for coronary angiography at 10 months follow-up, we observed an increasing tendency of in-DES restenosis rate in TAXUS group compared with Cypher group (29.41% vs. 14.04%, P=0.075). Conclusions Cypher and TAXUS DESs both have good short- and long-term outcomes in treating ISR. Cypher DES proved better long-term clinical outcome than TAXUS DES.

COMPARISON BETWEEN CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS SURGERY AND DRUG-ELUTING STENTS IMPLANTATION TO DIABETIC PATIENTS WITH MULTIVESSEL CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of drug-eluting stents (DES) implantation in diabetic patients with multivessel coronary artery disease (MVD) compared with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) on the clinical outcomes. Methods From May 2003 to April 2005, 150 consecutive type 2 diabetic patients with MVD underwent revascularization, 84 by percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with DES and 66 by CABG. The study end point was the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) during hospital interval after procedure and follow-up. Results Most preoperative characteristics were similar in two groups, but left main disease (30% vs 4%, P=0.001) and three-vessel disease (70% vs 54%, P=0.045) were more prevalent in CABG group. Complete revascularization was achieved in more patients in CABG group than that in PCI group (82% vs 67%, P=0.037). Cumulative incidence of MACEs in hospital was similar between two groups (2.4% PCI vs 9.1% CABG, P=0.069) despite the higher early morbidity (6.1% vs 0%, P=0.022) associated with CABG. Patients were followed up clinically for a mean of 18±8 months (range 13-36 months). The incidence of MACEs remained higher after PCI with multiple DES (21.4% vs 9.1%, P=0.041) mainly driven by a more require for repeat revascularization (13.1% vs 3.0%, P=0.030). Conclusion PCI with DES implantation, combined with tight glycemic control, aggressive cardiovascular risk factor modification and antiplatelet treatment, may be a safe and feasible alternative to CABG for selected diabetic patients with multivessel disease.

Five-year outcomes of biodegradable versus second-generation durable polymer drug-eluting stents used in complex percutaneous coronary intervention

Background:There are few data comparing clinical outcomes of complex percutaneous coronary intervention(CPCI)when using biodegradable polymer drug-eluting stents(BP-DES)or second-generation durable polymer drug-eluting stents(DP-DES).The purpose of this study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of BP-DES and compare that with DP-DES in patients with and without CPCI during a 5-year follow-up.Methods:Patients who exclusively underwent BP-DES or DP-DES implantation in 2013 at Fuwai Hospital were consecutively enrolled and stratified into two categories based on CPCI presence or absence.CPCI included at least one of the following features:unprotected left main lesion,≥2 lesions treated,≥2 stents implanted,total stent length>40 mm,moderate-to-severe calcified lesion,chronic total occlusion,or bifurcated target lesion.The primary endpoint was major adverse cardiac events(MACE)including all-cause death,recurrent myocardial infarction,and total coronary revascularization(target lesion revascularization,target vessel revascularization[TVR],and non-TVR)during the 5-year follow-up.The secondary endpoint was total coronary revascularization.Results:Among the 7712 patients included,4882(63.3%)underwent CPCI.Compared with non-CPCI patients,CPCI patients had higher 2-and 5-year incidences of MACE and total coronary revascularization.Following multivariable adjustment including stent type,CPCI was an independent predictor of MACE(adjusted hazard ratio[aHR]:1.151;95%confidence interval[CI]:1.017–1.303,P=0.026)and total coronary revascularization(aHR:1.199;95%CI:1.037–1.388,P=0.014)at 5 years.The results were consistent at the 2-year endpoints.In patients with CPCI,BP-DES use was associated with significantly higher MACE rates at 5 years(aHR:1.256;95%CI:1.078–1.462,P=0.003)and total coronary revascularization(aHR:1.257;95%CI:1.052–1.502,P=0.012)compared with that of DP-DES,but there was a similar risk at 2 years.However,BP-DES had comparable safety and efficacy profiles including MACE and total coronary revascularization compared with DP-DES in patients with non-CPCI at 2 and 5 years.Conclusions:Patients underwent CPCI remained at a higher risk of mid-to long-term adverse events regardless of the stent type.The effect of BP-DES compared with DP-DES on outcomes was similar in CPCI and non-CPCI patients at 2 years but had inconsistent effects at the 5-year clinical endpoints.

Structural and temporal dynamics analysis on drug-eluting stents: History, research hotspots and emerging trends

Purpose:This review aims to explore the history,research hotspots,and emerging trends of drug-eluting stents(DES)in the last two decades from the perspective of structural and temporal dynamics.Methods:Publications on DES were retrieved from WoSCC.The bibliometric tools including CiteSpace and HistCite were used to identify the historical features,the evolution of active topics,and emerging trends on the DES field.Results:In the last 20 years,the field of DES is still in the hot phase and there is a wide range of extensive scientific collaborations.In addition,active topics emerge in different periods,as evidenced by a total of 41 disciplines,511 keywords,and 1377 papers with citation bursts.Keyword clustering anchored five emerging research subfields,namely#0 dual antiplatelet therapy,#3 drug-coated balloon,#4 bifurcation,5#rotational atherectomy,and 6#quantitative flow ratio.The keyword alluvial map shows that the most persistent research concepts in this field are thrombosis,restenosis,etc.,and the emerging keywords are paclitaxel eluting balloon,coated balloon,drug-eluting balloon,etc.There are 7 recent research subfields anchored by reference clustering,namely#2 dual antiplatelet therapy,#4 drug-coated balloon,#5 peripheral artery disease,#8 fractional flow reserve,#10 bioresorbable vascular scaffold,#13 intravascular ultrasound,#14 biodegradable polymer.Conclusion:The findings based on the bibliometric studies provide the current status and trends in DES research and may help researchers to identify hot topics and explore new research directions in this field.

Long-term effects of drug-eluting stents versus bare metal stents on patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention： outcomes of 3-year clinical follow-up

Background The long-term safety and efficacy of drug-eluting stents （DES） versus bare metal stents （BMS） are unclear and controversial issues in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction （STEMI） undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention （PCI）. The purpose of this study was to compare the long-term outcome of STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI with DES versus BMS implantation. Methods A total of 191 patients with acute STEMI undergoing PCI from Jan. 2005 to Dec. 2007 were enrolled. Patients received DES （n=83） or BMS （n=108） implantation in the infarction related artery according to physician＇s discretion. The primary outcome was the occurrence of major adverse cardiac events （MACE）, which was defined as a composite of death, myocardial infarction （MI）, target vessel revascularization （TVR） and stent thrombosis. The difference of MACE was observed between DES and BMS groups. Results The clinical follow-up duration was 3 years （（41.7±16.1） months）. MACE occurred in 20 patients during three years follow-up. Logistic regression analysis showed that the left ventricular ejection fraction （LVEF） was an independent predictor for MACE in the follow-up period （P=0.0301）. There was no significant difference in all-cause mortality （3.61% vs. 7.41%, P=0.2647）, the incidence of myocardial infarction （0 vs. 0.93%, P=-0.379） and stent thrombosis （1.20% vs. 1.85%, P=0.727） between the DES group and BMS group. The incidence of MACE was significantly lower in the DES group compared to the BMS group （4.82% vs. 14.81%, P=0.0253）. The rate of TVR was also lower in the DES group （0 vs. 5.56%, P=0.029）. In the DES group, there was no significant difference in the incidence of MACE between sirolimus eluting stents （SES, n=73） and paclitaxel-eluting stents （PES, n=10） subgroups （2.74% vs. 20.00%, P 〉0.05）. Conclusions This finding suggested that drug-eluting stents significantly reduced the need for revascularization in patients with acute STEMI, without increasing the incidence of death or myocardial infarction. Use of DES significantly decreased the incidence of MACE compared with BMS during the 3-year follow-up.

Very Long-term Outcomes and Predictors of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Drug-eluting Stents Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Patients with Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Disease

Background： There are limited data on longer-term outcomes （〉5 years） for patients with unprotected left main coronary artery （ULMCA） disease who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention （PCI） in the drug-eluting stents （DES） era. This study aimed at comparing the long-term （〉5 years） outcomes of patients with ULMCA disease underwent PCI with DES and coronary artery bypass grafting （CABG） and the predictors of adverse events. Methods： All consecutive patients with ULMCA disease treated with DES implantation versus CABG in our center, between January 2003 and July 2009, were screened for analyzing. A propensity score analysis was carried out to adjust for potential confounding between the two groups. Results： Nine hundred and twenty-two patients with ULMCA disease were enrolled for the analyses （DES = 465 vs. CABG = 457）. During the median follow-up of 7.1 years （interquartile range 5.3-8.2 years）, no difference was found between PCI and CABG in the occurrence of death （P = 0.282） and the composite endpoint of cardiac death, myocardial infarction （MI） and stroke （P = 0.294）. Rates of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events were significantly higher in the PCI group （P = 0.014） in large part because of the significantly higher rate of repeat revascularization （P 〈 0.001）. PC/was correlated with the lower occurrence of stroke （P = 0.004）. Multivariate analysis showed ejection fraction （EF） （P = 0.012）, creatinine （P = 0.016）, and prior stroke （P = 0.03 l） were independent predictors of the composite endpoint of cardiac death, MI, and stroke in the DES group, while age （P = 0.026） and EF （P = 0.002） were independent predictors in the CABG group. Conclusions： During a median follow-up of 7.1 years, there was no difference in the rate of death between PCI with DES implantation and CABG in ULMCA lesions in the patient cohort. CABG group was observed to have significantly lower rates of repeat revascularization but higher stroke rates compared with PCI. EF, creatinine, and prior stroke were independent predictors of the composite endpoint of cardiac death, MI, and stroke in the DES group, while age and EF were independent predictors in the CABG group.