Is Promus stent drug-eluting?
Is Promus stent drug-eluting?
Everolimus-Eluting Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System Enhanced catheter design in the Promus PREMIER Coronary Stent System enables exceptional tracking, pushability and flexibility.
Can you have an MRI after a stent?
Conclusions: Magnetic resonance imaging <8 weeks after coronary stent placement appears to be safe, and the risk of cardiac death or MI due to stent thrombosis is low. Postponing MRI does not appear to be necessary.
What is Promus Element?
PROMUS Element is a device/drug combination product composed of two components, a device (coronary stent) and a drug product (a formulation of everolimus contained in a polymer coating).
Is the Promus element plus stent safe for a MRI?
MRI Safety PROMUS Element™ Plus Everolimus-Eluting Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System Below is an excerpt of Section 6.11 from the Directions for Use detailing the safety of performing MRI following the placement of a PROMUS Element Plus Stent. Section 6.11 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Are there any drug interactions with Promus Premier stent?
Several drugs are known to affect everolimus metabolism, and other drug interactions may also occur. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety Information: Non-clinical testing has demonstrated that the Promus PREMIER Stent is MR Conditional for single and overlapped conditions up to 74 mm.
What is the Promus Elite permanent drug eluting stent?
The Promus ELITE permanent polymer drug-eluting stent offers an enhanced delivery system for outstanding deliverability and acute performance.
Can a Promus Premier stent be scanned with a Tesla MRI?
Promus PREMIER Stent when imaged with a spin echo pulse sequence and a 3.0 Tesla MRI system. The artifact does not obscure the device lumen. Medical Registration It is recommended that patients register the conditions under which the implant can be scanned safely with the MedicAlert Foundation (www.medicalert.org) or equivalent organization.