Restenosis, defined as the re-narrowing of an arterial lumen after revascularization,
represents an increasingly important issue in clinical practice. Indeed, as the number of stent …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has emerged as a severe illness worldwide. Currently, the
top ten causes of death in the world include ischemic heart disease according to the Global …

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a type of cardiovascular disease with the highest mortality
rate worldwide. Percutaneous transluminal coronary intervention (PCI) is the most effective …

Allergic disease represents one of the most prominent global public health crises of the 21st
century. Although many different substances are known to produce hypersensitivity …

Nickel is used in many cerebral endovascular treatment devices. However, nickel
hypersensitivity is the most common metal allergy, and the relative risk of treatment in these …

The development of coronary stents has represented a revolution in the treatment of
coronary heart disease. Beyond their many advantages, stents also have their limitations …

Endovascular intervention has become the mainstay for treatment of most patients suffering
from peripheral vascular disease. We describe a patient with a known nickel allergy who …

Objectives The aim of this study was to assess whether outcomes of patients with metal
allergy after coronary stent implantation differ from those of patients without metal allergy …

Background: Most intra-coronary stents in use are made of 316 L stainless steel, which
contains nickel, chromate and molybdenum. Whether inflammatory and allergic reactions to …

Background Nickel (Ni), commonly-used heavy metals in industrial activities, can lead to
embryo and organ toxicity, especially cardiovascular damage. Geraniol (GER) has various …