IMPACT OF DESIGN FEATURES OF CONTEMPORARY DRUG-ELUTING STENTS ON CLINICAL OUTCOMES: A COMPARATIVE META-ANALYSIS

Limited data exist on comparative efficacy and safety of drug-eluting stents (DES) with newer design features. We conducted a systematic review & network meta-analysis of randomized trials comparing two or more of the following 5 categories: 1) ultrathin-strut biodegradable polymer (BP) DES (strut