The Development of Coronary Artery Stents: From Bare-Metal to Bio-Resorbable Types
Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Conventional balloon angioplasty is associated with high rates of complications such as coronary dissection and vessel recoil. The deployment of bare-metal stents (BMSs) can overcome these problems and achieve a better patency rate tha...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-07-01
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| Series: | Metals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/6/7/168 |