Intracoronary radiation with a 32P source wire

Herz. 1998 Sep;23(6):362-5. doi: 10.1007/BF03043601.

Abstract

The Proliferation REduction with Vascular ENergy Trial (PREVENT) is a prospective randomized study of the safety and efficacy of intracoronary brachytherapy to reduce restenosis. A beta-emitter, 32P, is embedded on a wire tip and delivered to the target site through a centering catheter immediately following a coronary intervention. The radiation doses are 16, 20, and 24 Gy measured at 1 mm within the vessel wall. Follow-up includes an angiogram and IVUS at 6 months. Phase I of this trial has been completed with results expected in early 1999.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / instrumentation*
  • Brachytherapy / instrumentation*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Disease / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Disease / radiotherapy*
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Phosphorus Radioisotopes / therapeutic use*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Recurrence
  • Retreatment
  • Stents

Substances

  • Phosphorus Radioisotopes