Bio-absorbable devices are considered safe and effective for stable patients but there is still little information regarding their use in acute patients. ACS POLAR Register (POLishAbsorb Registry for ACS Patients) is a multicenter study which included 88 patients undergoing acute coronary syndrome without ST elevation who received a bio-absorbable platform. The aim of the study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the device and the occurrence of clinical events during hospitalization. Pre-vessel dilation was highly recommended. All patients completed the procedure with a TIMI 3 flow and only one needed a new emergency angioplasty.
Conclusion: Initial registry showed that the implantation of these devices in patients with acute coronary syndromes is safe. The study aims to include 100 patients before publishing.
Editorial comment: A predilate need to implement these devices can be a disadvantage for acute patients with unstable plaques. As we gain more experience with these platforms a better selection will be possible, those stable as well as those undergoing acute coronary syndrome.
Dariusz Dudek, MD.
2013-05-22
Original title: Bioresorbable vascular scaffolds in patients with ACS – The multicenter registry in Poland: POLAR ACS.