Comparison of thin-strut cobalt-chromium stents and stainless steel stents in a porcine model of neointimal hyperplasia.

Abstract

Despite thinner struts, CoCr stents have no advantage over stainless steel stents in terms of neointimal hyperplasia inhibition. However, their positive safety results together with their high radial strength, low profile, and excellent elasticity can ensure their usage, especially in lesions of complex morphology.