Stent type/quality
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 5:31 am
My understanding is that there are many different types of stent in use for coronary artery disease. I suppose it is the same for venous stents as well. I was wondering if anyone was aware of the types of stents used by Dake, Simka, Zamboni or other. Are there better or lessor quality stents for CCSVI? Are certain stents more or less likely to fracture or clot? Do certain stents have a longer life? I would be terribly afraid of having a stent put in only to find out later that it was not the best choice of stent.
I know that Dake is involved with stent research and is working in collaboration with Cook/Angiotech. (found this in a Google search). Does anyone know if they are trying to develop stents specifically for CCSVI in MS? If so there might be some incentive (for me at least) in waiting to have the procedure done. My biggest fear of having a stent put in at present is to have it clot or fracture in a few years and ultimately be worse off. Does anyone know what can be done if a stent fractures?
North
I know that Dake is involved with stent research and is working in collaboration with Cook/Angiotech. (found this in a Google search). Does anyone know if they are trying to develop stents specifically for CCSVI in MS? If so there might be some incentive (for me at least) in waiting to have the procedure done. My biggest fear of having a stent put in at present is to have it clot or fracture in a few years and ultimately be worse off. Does anyone know what can be done if a stent fractures?
North