A novel ferromagnetic thermo-stent for plaque stabilization that self-regulates the temperature.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the vascular wall with a thermally self-regulating, cylindrical stent made of a low Curie temperature ferromagnetic alloy. Physiologic saline was circulated in the silicone model vessel implanted with the stent. The stent-temperature remained nearly constant for variable saline flows, saline temperatures, and magnetic flux densities. Stent implants of this type in human blood vessels could potentially enable thermotherapy and temperature determination without catheterization.
Medical subject headings
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis
- Hot Temperature
- Magnetics
- Stents