Beta Radiation to reduce In-stent resTEnosis in Saphenous Vein Grafts - BRITE-SVG

May 16, 2002
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Date Updated:
05/16/2002
Original Posted Date:
05/16/2002

Description:

Use of the RDX radiation balloon to treat saphenous vein graft lesions

Hypothesis:

Beta-radiation brachytherapy using the RDX radiation balloon can reduce the incidence of restenosis in vein graft lesions

Study Design

Study Design:

Patients Enrolled: 50
Mean Follow Up: 6 months

Patient Populations:

Angina or objective measure of ischemia SVG lesion successfully treated with PCI Reference vessel diameter 3.0-4.5 mm Length of treated segment <=45 mm

Primary Endpoints:

Target Lesion Restenosis (TLR) at 6 months

Drug/Procedures Used:

Beta-radiation brachytherapy using the RDX radiation balloon after PCI of vein graft lesion.

Principal Findings:

not published yet

Interpretation:

not published yet

Keywords: Coronary Artery Disease, Beta Particles, Saphenous Vein, Brachytherapy


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