Role of polymers in improving the results of stenting in coronary arteries.

Peng, T; Gibula, P; Yao, K D; Goosen, M F · Biomaterials · 1996

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Abstract

This article is a review of recent developments of polymer-related stents mainly employed in the coronary arteries, including polymer-coated stents, biostable stents and biodegradable stents. Polymer paving is covered as well. The problems with the stents currently investigated and the development of new stents are discussed.

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