Contemporary practice and technical aspects in coronary intervention with bioresorbable scaffolds: A European perspective

Corrado Tamburino, Azeem Latib, Robert Jan Van Geuns, Manel Sabate, Julinda Mehilli, Tommaso Gori, Stephan Achenbach, Manuel Pan Alvarez, Holger Nef, Maciej Lesiak, Carlo Di Mario, Antonio Colombo, Christoph K. Naber, Giuseppe Caramanno, Piera Capranzano, Salvatore Brugaletta, Salvatore Geraci, Aleksander Araszkiewicz, Alessio Mattesini, Stylianos A. PyxarasLukasz Rzeszutko, Rafalo Depukat, Roberto Diletti, Els Boone, Davide Capodanno, Dariusz Dudek

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Abstract

Aims: Next to patient characteristics, the lack of a standardised approach for bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS) implantation is perceived as a potential explanation for the heterogeneous results reported so far. To provide some guidance, we sought to find a consensus on the best practices for BVS implantation and management across a broad array of patient and lesion scenarios. Methods and results: Fourteen European centres with a high volume of BVS procedures combined their efforts in an informal collaboration. To get the most objective snapshot of different practices among the participating centres, a survey with 45 multiple choice questions was prepared and conducted. The results of the survey represented a basis for the technical advice provided in the document, whereas areas of controversy are highlighted. Conclusions: Consensus criteria for patient and lesion selection, BVS implantation and optimisation, use of intravascular imaging guidance, approach to multiple patient and lesion scenarios, and management of complications, were identified.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)45-52
Number of pages8
JournalEuroIntervention
Volume11
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Bioresorbable vascular scaffold
  • Consensus document

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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