Everolimus Stent in Myocardial Infarction (RaCES-MI)

Randomized Comparison of Everolimus Eluting Stents and Sirolimus Eluting Stent in Patients With ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) (RaCES-MI Trial)

Randomized trial to test the efficacy and safety of newer Drug Eluting Stent generation in patient with acute myocardial infarction treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)

The efficacy and safety of drug-eluting stents (DES) in the treatment of coronary artery disease is well established. It is well known that Drug Eluting Stent (DES) have dramatically decreased Restenosis rates for both on-label and off-label indications. However, the concern for increased (late) stent thrombosis is still present DES implantation in patient with acute myocardial infarction is still controversial because acute coronary lesion presents the highest possible thrombotic burden Newer DES with new antiproliferative drugs and more biocompatible polymers have shown a significant reduction of (late) stent thrombosis in patients in stable condition. Aim of the study was to asses the long term efficacy and safety on second generation everolimus eluting stent compared with first generation sirolimus eluting stent

Any death of cardiac origin, any myocardial infarction and any new revascularization of the infarct related artery

cardiac death, reinfarction, Target Vessel Revascularization (TVR) and definite/probable stent thrombosis

Inclusion Criteria: All ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients eligible for primary PCI Exclusion Criteria: Contraindication to dual antiplatelet therapy for 12 months Known allergy to sirolimus or everolimus Major surgical procedure planned within 1 month. History, symptoms, or findings suggestive of aortic dissection. Participation in other trials Pregnancy.

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