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

J Invasive Cardiol. 2002 Jul;14(7):432-7.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / adverse effects*
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / methods
  • Brachytherapy / methods*
  • Coronary Restenosis / radiotherapy*
  • Coronary Stenosis / diagnosis
  • Coronary Stenosis / therapy*
  • Coronary Vessels / radiation effects
  • Female
  • Gamma Rays / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prognosis
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Stents / adverse effects*
  • Treatment Outcome