Korean Circ J.  2018 May;48(5):337-349. 10.4070/kcj.2018.0103.

Current Management of In-Stent Restenosis

• Her AY
• Shin ES

• KMID: 2414904
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4070/kcj.2018.0103

Abstract

Despite the advent of the drug-eluting stents (DES) and improved stent design, in-stent restenosis (ISR) remains a challenging problem. The currently available options for treatment of ISR include angioplasty alone, repeat stenting with DES or drug-coated balloons. Several recent studies have compared the available options for treating ISR in an attempt to identify the preferred therapeutic strategy. In this review, we will discuss the currently available therapeutic strategies for the management of patients with ISR and the evidence supporting their use.

Keyword

Restenosis; Angioplasty; Balloon; Coronary; Drug-eluting stent

MeSH Terms

Angioplasty
Drug-Eluting Stents
Humans
Stents

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