Risk of late stent thrombosis continues for up to seven years in patients with first generation drug-eluting stents; risk factors identified

The risk of late stent thrombosis (ST) in the first generation of drug-eluting stents continues for up to seven years after implantation, and certain types of patients, including smokers and those who are younger, are at higher risk, according to results of the DESERT registry.

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