ABSTRACT
In addition to the four elements mentioned above, there have been other important mechanisms identified which may form part of the underlying problem.2-4 These include: inflammation, which could result in the chronic constrictive remodeling; allergy to elements of stainless steel; and specific stent design, which may impact on the amount of acute arterial wall damage at the time of implantation. Understanding these underlying mechanisms may result in the development of new approaches for the prevention of restenosis.
