National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) Issues Guidance On The Use Of Drug-Eluting Stents For The Treatment Of Coronary Artery Disease

Medical News Today -- NICE has published its final guidance on the use of drug-eluting stents for the treatment of coronary artery disease. This is a part review of guidance on the use of coronary artery stents published in October 2003. Publication of this appraisal follows a meeting of the Appeal Panel on 31 March 2008, which heard an appeal from stent manufacturer Cordis. This appeal was not upheld by the Appeal Panel.

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