In vitro thrombogenicity of drug-eluting and bare metal stents

Aims We sought to investigate the thrombogenicity of different DES and BMS in an in vitro system of stent perfusion. Material and methods The experimental model consisted of a peristaltic pump connected to 4 parallel silicone tubes in which different stents were deployed. Blood was drawn from healthy volunteers and the amount of stent surfaced-induced thrombus deposition was determined using 125I-fibrinogen. Results Compared to Resolute,...