Coronary stents: a materials perspective.
review · Level V
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Abstract
The objective of this review is to describe the suitability of different biomaterials as coronary stents. This review focuses on the following topics: (1) different materials used for stents, (2) surface characteristics that influence stent-biology interactions, (3) the use of polymers in stents, and (4) drug-eluting stents, especially those that are commercially available.
Medical subject headings
- Alloys
- Anticoagulants
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis
- Coated Materials, Biocompatible
- Coronary Vessels
- Drug Implants
- Stents