Overview of Technological Development, Complications, and Grossing Techniques in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Abstract

Historical development of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) from percutaneous coronary transluminal angioplasty (PCTA) is outlined, along with the progression in the development of coronary artery stents—from the earliest bare-metal stents to drug-eluting stents to the current leading edge of bioresorbable and polymer-free stents. The early, medium, and late complications of PCTA and PCI are explained briefly, and with respect to stent development. Finally, common techniques to remove section stented vessels are outlined.