Improved long-term survival associated with stent deployment during percutaneous coronary interventions: Results from a registry of 3399 patients

This large prospective study demonstrates that, in addition to a general improvement in procedural success and a reduced need for repeat revascularization, the use of stents with dual antiplatelet therapy was associated with a significant reduction in long-term mortality. Consideration should be given for the use of stents whenever feasible during PCI.