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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the most common causes of death worldwide. It is responsible for one-third of deaths in people over 35 years old, with the percentage reaching close to 50% (according to some estimates) in western countries.

The existing treatment is medical, surgical or a combination of both depending on the extent, severity and clinical presentation of CAD & .There has been significant progress made in developing novel strategies for patients suffering from CAD and its associated complications. These strategies have ranged from drugs to robotic surgery to nanotechnology.

Articles

Cardioprotected Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - A Case Study in a Stable Angina Patient

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Interventional Cardiology 2011;6(2):186-9

Platinum Chromium Stent Series – The TAXUS™ Element™ (ION™), PROMUS Element™ and OMEGA™ Stents

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Interventional Cardiology 2011;6(2):134–41

Drug-eluting Balloons in Coronary Artery Disease - Current and Future Perspectives

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Interventional Cardiology 2011;6(2):157–60

Managing Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - Challenges and Opportunities

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European Cardiology 2010;6(4):31–5