The Survival Rate After Stent Placement

In an extensive review of 88 clinical studies, Watt et al. found that the survival rate after stent placement was 92 percent. They noted that the risk of stent migration was 11% and the rate of perforation was 4.5%. They also noted a 12% observed re-obstruction. Primary stent patency was found to last 68 to 288 days. In addition, there were no differences in the survival rate by etiology or indication.

The study included 136 patients. Of these, 27 patients underwent elective angioplasty and 11 underwent urgent angioplasty. The patients were considered high-risk for surgery if they had unstable angina in the distal arteries. The patients were evaluated according to the Parsonnet’s scale 8, which assesses surgical risk. Of the 136 patients, 16 were classified as high-risk and the other 46 had a low-moderate risk.

In addition to the aortic artery, stents may be placed in the iliac arteries, which supply blood to the legs and pelvic area. Peripheral arteries are found throughout the arms and legs. Patients who undergo stent placement should understand that the procedure is highly invasive and should be performed by a qualified physician. The procedure is typically done in a hospital, and the patient should stay overnight to recover from the surgery.

Overall, angioplasty with drug-eluting stents has a low risk profile and may be an option for patients with a lower risk. Nevertheless, more research is needed to determine whether this procedure is safe and effective. And it’s important to remember that the angioplasty with stents should not be used as a substitute for heart bypass surgery. It is also important to remember that drug-eluting stents are often less expensive than their metallic counterparts.

survival rate after stent placement

Although there are no definitive data to support the long-term benefits of endoscopic stenting, these procedures have been proven to be clinically effective in a variety of conditions. Most robust data support the use of stents for malignant obstruction, gastric outlet obstruction, and left colon. Other literature has supported their use for a variety of conditions, including benign disease, perforation, and anastomotic complications. However, further studies are needed to confirm the early promises of endoscopic stenting and help a broader range of patients.

While overall long-term survival rates after unprotected LMCA stenting are good, target lesion revascularization is a concern. While postprocedural minimal luminal diameter and combined coronary artery disease were the best predictors of MACE, the overall survival rate after stenting of unprotected LMCA stenosis was comparable to non-LMCA intervention. However, balloon angioplasty for LMCA stenosis is associated with higher rates of acute closure and early death.

While coronary artery bypass surgery is the standard of care for severe left main coronary artery stenosis, angioplasty with stenting may be a viable alternative. Although stent-based procedures are still relatively new, they are now used widely and are a promising treatment. The study also analyzed immediate and long-term results of angioplasty with stenting in patients with LMCA stenosis and identified factors associated with early mortality.