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BVS Thrombosis, Focus on Bifurcation
European Bifurcation Club 2014 – EBC 2014 – Bordeaux, France
BVS (2): Time for clinical data
BVS Thrombosis, Focus on Bifurcation
Author: Davide Capodanno, MD, PhD, Ferrarotto Hospital, University of Catania, Italy
CLOSING REMARKS
- The rates of 30-day BVS thrombosis apparently resemble those of first generation DES, with higher rates in ACS.
- While the benefits of BVS are expected to accrue at late and very late term, clustering of thrombosis within the first 30 days suggests that procedure-related factors are at play.
- Bifurcation PCI is associated per se with a higher risk of thrombosis. Whether this also independently applies to BVS requires further confirmation, large numbers, and dedicated studies.