Self-expanding nitinol stents of high versus low chronic outward force in de novo femoropopliteal occlusive arterial lesions (BIOFLEX-COF trial): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Self-expanding nitinol stents of high versus low chronic outward force in de novo femoropopliteal occlusive arterial lesions (BIOFLEX-COF trial): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Self-expanding nitinol stents must be oversized at least by a minimal amount to ensure contact with the vessel wall and prevent migration. Once the stent is deployed it exerts a continuous force upon the vascular wall, termed chronic outward force (COF). Animal studies have found...

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Main Authors: Alexander Wressnegger, Alexandra Kaider, Martin A. Funovics
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Stent oversizing
In-stent restenosis
Neointimal hyperplasia
Chronic outward force
Femoropopliteal occlusive lesions
Peripheral arterial disease
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-017-2338-0

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