The inflammatory response to percutaneous coronary intervention is related to the technique of stenting and not the type of stent

Conclusions Predilation significantly augments the inflammatory response to PCI than DS irrespective of the type of stent (BMS or DES). So, if predilation is required before any type of stent, measures to improve the patient’s inflammatory profile should be carried out in advance.
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research