Gamma 1: Major Clinical Trial Cites Efficacy and Safety of Gamma Radiation for Treating Reclogged Stents in Coronary Arteries. PR Newswire | March 8, 1999 | COPYRIGHT 1999 PR Newswire Association LLC. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

NEW ORLEANS, March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Preliminary six-month angiographic results of a newly completed landmark randomized clinical trial using a catheter-based, gamma radiation (Iridium-192) ribbon for reduction of in-stent restenosis (patients with reoccluded or reclogged stents) indicates this treatment significantly reduces repeat blockage and may reduce the need for follow-up treatment of the affected artery.

The study utilized gamma-ribbon radiation therapy licensed from Best Medical, Inc. by Cordis Corporation, which funded the clinical trial. Cordis is a ...

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