Drug eluting stents have stent struts, polymer used to anchor the drug and the drug itself. Polymer coating of the drug eluting stent (DES) reduces the expandability of
Withholding anti platelet therapy in those with coronary stents Five to ten percent of patients who have been implanted a coronary stent will need a surgery within the
The current recommendation for withholding elective noncardiac surgery after drug eluting stent (DES) implantation when antiplatelet withdrawal is needed is: a) 3 months b) 6 months c) 12
Optimal time for elective non cardiac surgery after coronary stenting is between 46 - 180 days for bare metal stents, after 180 days for drug eluting stents