Hypotension due to carotid sinus stimulation is frequent after CAS with balloon-expandable stents. This phenomenon correlates with increased in-hospital complications and long-term risk of death.

RZ shows promise as a safe and convenient agent to facilitate EC in EC-resistant patients. It appears to be most effective in patients whose AF duration is known to be less than 3 months.

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The COBRA Polyzene-F stent met performance goals for TVF and LL at 9 months. There was an excellent safety profile, with infrequent late myocardial infarction and no stent thrombosis.