Simulation of longitudinal stent deformation in a patient-specific coronary artery

In percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), stent malapposition is a common complication often leading to stent thrombosis (ST). More recently, it has also been associated with longitudinal stent deformation (LSD) normally occurring through contact of a post balloon catheter tip and the protruding...

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Main Authors: Ragkousis, G. (Author), Curzen, N. (Author), Bressloff, N.W (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2014-04.
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