Table 1 Quantitative Scanning Electron Microscopy:Percentage Endothelium Covering The Stent Struts at 7 Days, 14 Days and 28 Days
Endothelialization (SEM) | GS | SES | HCASES | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7 days (n=9 each) | ||||
Above struts | 83±5%§ | 31±4%* | 68±7%§* | 0.027 |
Between | 90±2% | 74±8%* | 85±5%* | 0.044 |
14 days (n=9 each) | ||||
Above struts | 95±2% | 51±6% | 87±4% | 0.022 |
Between | 98±2% | 89±4%* | 95±3%* | 0.031 |
28 days (n=9 each) | ||||
Above struts | 97±3% | 74±8%* | 95±4%* | 0.042 |
Between | 100±0% | 94±2% | 100±0% | 0.079 |