
Root The Stent Procedure

The CYPHER Stent Procedure

A state-of-the-art treatment for heart disease

Minimally invasive, the CYPHER^® Stent procedure uses a device respected for its unsurpassed efficacy and remarkable safety. And it allows patients to recover faster than more invasive procedures.

Choose the most proven stent in the world

The unsurpassed efficacy of the CYPHER^® Stent has been proven over the past decade in more than 200 clinical trials. Millions of people have reclaimed their active lives because of this breakthrough invention.

Prepare for the procedure

Take an active role in your procedure by informing yourself about heart stents and talking to your doctor about any questions or concerns you may have.

Rest and recover

Many patients who receive a stent are able to go home the next day. But follow your doctor’s instructions closely. Sticking to your medication plan is essential to your full recovery.

Open up your life

After your procedure, you may be eager to get back to activities that you previously had to restrict due to chest pain or shortness of breath. Take this chance to make healthy changes to your lifestyle, protect your heart, and keep your life a life worth living.

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Important Patient Safety Information

The CYPHER^® Stent

The Safety of Stents

See Important Questions to Ask Your Doctor about the CYPHER® Stent

You should be able to return to your normal activities soon after your procedure but this will be determined by your doctor. Check with your doctor before doing anything that is physically strenuous.

The CYPHER^® Stent is not for everyone — especially those who cannot take antiplatelet medicine, or have certain allergies. It carries risks, including the formation of a blood clot in the stent, heart attack, and the possible need for a repeat procedure. The CYPHER^® Stent also carries the risks associated with the drug sirolimus. Talk to your doctor about these risks, and whether this or other treatments are right for you. Please read the Important Patient Safety Information.

* The CYPHER^® Stent is affiliated with Cordis Corporation, a Johnson & Johnson company. Johnson & Johnson is a Worldwide Partner of the International Olympic Committee.

Sirolimus-eluting Stent made by Cordis Corporation pursuant to a license from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Please read the Important Product Information.

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