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CT angiogram before (A) and after (B) carotid-to-left subclavian artery bypass graft (*) and covered Cheatham-Platinum stent (‡) implantation to treat severe, recurrent coarctation in a 68-year-old male
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Purpose of Review
To review the use of covered stents in the treatment of coarctation of the aorta (CoA) and right ventricle to pulmonary artery (RV-PA) conduit obstruction.
Recent Findings
The only commercially available covered stent approved for treatment of CoA and dysfunctional RV-PA conduits is the covered Cheatham-Platinum stent (CCPS). Ear...
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