TAXUS trial

The TAXUS trial was a large clinical study that evaluated a drug-eluting stent called TAXUS for treating narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. It compared this stent to standard bare-metal stents, focusing on outcomes like preventing artery re-narrowing and heart attacks over several years. The trial aimed to determine if the TAXUS stent improved long-term success rates and reduced complications in patients undergoing coronary artery procedures. Its findings helped establish the effectiveness and safety profile of drug-eluting stents in modern cardiovascular care.