An article titled 'initial experience with the next-generation resolute onyx zotarolimus-eluting stent in symptomatic intracranial a therosclerotic disease' was submitted.The aim of the article was to study the safety and efficacy of a new generation of drug-eluting balloon-mounted stent (des); resolute (r) onyx des in the treatment of symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic disease (sicad).18 patients were included in the study and were recruited using a neuroendovascular procedures database in a comprehensive stroke center.Inclusion criteria was sicad (=70% stenosis), failed medical management, and underwent intracranial stenting with r-onyx des.For the 18 patients, 19 vessels were treated and 23 resolute onyx were deployed.The vessel distal to the stenosis was catheterizedwith a microwire; in case of near occlusion of the targeted vessel, a pre-dilatation with a non medtronic balloon was performed.The r-onyx des was deployed at nominal pressure (12 atm).After deflation and withdrawal of the balloon catheter, a final digital subtraction angiography run was carried out to confirm stent deployment at the targeted stenosis and to exclude complications.In-stent thrombosis occurred in one procedure, which was resolved with intra-arterial tirofiban without complications.Tia was found in one patient at clinical follow up with no relationship to the resolute onyx the article concluded that use of r-onyx des in the treatment of sicad is safe with high technical success rates.
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