Or Click above to schedule a free consultation. Every moment matters after an injury. The sooner you reach out, the sooner we can help protect your rights and guide you toward recovery. We’re ready to listen and act!
Drug-Eluting Stents & Serious Cardiac Complications
Drug-eluting stents are tiny, drug-coated wire mesh devices implanted into coronary arteries to restore blood flow. These stents work by physically propping open narrowed arteries while slowly releasing medication intended to reduce scar tissue formation.
While marketed as an advancement in heart care, drug-eluting stents have been linked to serious and sometimes fatal complications, including blood clots, heart attacks, and sudden cardiac death. Carabin Law is actively investigating claims involving injuries caused by drug-eluting and drug-coated heart stents.v
Reported Risks Associated With Drug-Eluting Stents
Unlike bare-metal stents, drug-eluting stents release medications that interfere with the body’s natural healing process. Lawsuits allege this delayed healing may increase the risk of catastrophic events.
Potential Complications Include:
Medical studies and post-market reports suggest that some patients experience complications months or even years after implantation.
Studies Question the Effectiveness of Drug-Eluting Stents
Clinical reviews of randomized controlled trials have raised concerns about whether drug-eluting stents provide meaningful benefits for patients with stable coronary artery disease.
Research comparing stents to standard medical therapy found that:
These findings have fueled allegations that stents were overused or prematurely implanted, exposing patients to unnecessary risk.
Injured? Contact Carabin Law
If you experienced serious complications after receiving a drug-eluting stent, Carabin Law is here to help.
Contact Carabin Law today for a FREE, confidential case review.
Our attorneys represent injured patients across Texas.