Lately, the treatment of coronary artery disease, specifically the use of drug-eluting stents has been discussed in the news media. Recent headlines may have raised questions about drug-eluting stents. But the fact is, drug-eluting stents have helped improve the quality of life for more than 6 million cardiovascular patients worldwide. Key clinical studies show that patients who received a drug-eluting stent experienced more than a 70% reduction in the need for a second procedure (such as another coronary stent procedure or bypass surgery) to re-open the artery compared to patients who received a bare-metal stent.

As the leading maker of drug-eluting stents, we are dedicated to providing important information so that doctors can help patients make decisions about treatment options. That’s why we informed the FDA of an extremely low increase in the risk of blood clotting with drug-eluting stents. It’s also why we created this website with in-depth information that you can review and discuss with your doctor.

Here you will find a number of resources that explain more about the benefits of drug-eluting stents. If you have questions about our stents or the information on this site, please feel free to contact us at 1-877-TAXUS-411. As always, we encourage you to discuss the risks associated with drug-eluting stents and any concerns about your individual health situation with your doctor.

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