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In the Industry Vocabulary Test
bare metal stent
Also written as: BMS — bare metal stent
An uncoated coronary stent without drug-eluting properties, used in percutaneous coronary interventions.
Full Definition
A bare metal stent (BMS) is a coronary stent made of metal mesh without any pharmaceutical coating. While it provides immediate vessel scaffolding, it carries a higher risk of restenosis compared to drug-eluting stents. BMSs are still used in specific clinical scenarios where shorter dual antiplatelet therapy duration is desired or when bleeding risk is high.
Usage
Usage note: Always hyphenate when used as an adjective before a noun.
In Context
- "The patient received a bare metal stent due to high bleeding risk requiring early DAPT discontinuation." — Interventional procedure report
- "Restenosis rates are higher with bare metal stents compared to newer drug-eluting platforms." — Clinical research paper
Also known as
BMS
uncoated stent
Contrasted with
drug-eluting stent
coated stent
Don't confuse with
drug-eluting stent