Position paper of the German Cardiac Society on drug-releasing coronary stents/scaffolds and drug-coated balloon catheters: From the Committee for Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine in cooperation with the Working Group Interventional Cardiology (AGIK) DGK-Positionspapier zu medikamentenfreisetzenden Koronarstents/-scaffolds und medikamentenbeschichteten Ballonkathetern: Aus der Kommission für Klinische Kardiovaskuläre Medizin in Kooperation mit der Arbeitsgruppe Interventionelle Kardiologie (AGIK)

Nef HM, Ahrens I, Dörr O, Gaede L, Gori T, Hofmann FJ, Joner M, Landmesser U, Möllmann H, Schmitz T, Fichtlscherer S, Sinning JM (2025)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2025

Journal

Die Kardiologie Springer

DOI: 10.1007/s12181-025-00741-z

Abstract

The continuous advancement of stent technologies since the introduction of percutaneous catheter intervention continues to pose challenges for interventional cardiologists, even after the last position paper. Selecting appropriate devices requires not only a solid understanding of current study results but also an individualized approach tailored to each patient’s specific clinical situation. Additionally, the broader use of imaging provides valuable information that enables a more personalized treatment strategy. This update of the position paper provides a comprehensive overview of the drug-coated stents, scaffolds and balloons currently available in Germany. In addition to a detailed analysis of recent studies, it particularly focuses on the clinical indications.

Authors with CRIS profile

Luise Gaede Department of Medicine 2 – Cardiology and Angiology

Involved external institutions

Segeberger Kliniken DE Germany (DE) Krankenhaus der Augustinerinnen DE Germany (DE) Universitätsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz DE Germany (DE) Technische Universität München (TUM) DE Germany (DE) Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin DE Germany (DE) Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf DE Germany (DE) Contilia GmbH DE Germany (DE) Cellitinnen Krankenhaus St. Vinzenz DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Nef, H.M., Ahrens, I., Dörr, O., Gaede, L., Gori, T., Hofmann, F.J.,... Sinning, J.M. (2025). Position paper of the German Cardiac Society on drug-releasing coronary stents/scaffolds and drug-coated balloon catheters: From the Committee for Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine in cooperation with the Working Group Interventional Cardiology (AGIK) DGK-Positionspapier zu medikamentenfreisetzenden Koronarstents/-scaffolds und medikamentenbeschichteten Ballonkathetern: Aus der Kommission für Klinische Kardiovaskuläre Medizin in Kooperation mit der Arbeitsgruppe Interventionelle Kardiologie (AGIK). Die Kardiologie. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12181-025-00741-z

MLA:

Nef, Holger M., et al. "Position paper of the German Cardiac Society on drug-releasing coronary stents/scaffolds and drug-coated balloon catheters: From the Committee for Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine in cooperation with the Working Group Interventional Cardiology (AGIK) DGK-Positionspapier zu medikamentenfreisetzenden Koronarstents/-scaffolds und medikamentenbeschichteten Ballonkathetern: Aus der Kommission für Klinische Kardiovaskuläre Medizin in Kooperation mit der Arbeitsgruppe Interventionelle Kardiologie (AGIK)." Die Kardiologie (2025).

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