Comparative Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Chromium Stent versus Stainless Steel Stent in non Diabetic Patients Undergoing PCI

Abstract

Cobalt chromium stents in comparison with stainless steel has a higher radial strength and radio-opacity. This allows for the production of thinner struts with a similar radiological visibility which may decrease the incidence of restenosis and may be suitable for patients with coronary artery disease. This study was conducted in order to compare between Cobalt chromium stent versus stainless steel bare metal stents in management of patients with coronary artery disease. Two groups of patients were enrolled in this clinical trial; each included 50 patients candidate for percutaneous coronary intervention, There was no significant difference between the two groups regarding their mean age, their sex distribution, and history of CAD or risk factors for coronary artery disease (P > 0.05).