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

Biomaterials. 1996 Apr;17(7):685-94. doi: 10.1016/0142-9612(96)86738-x.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adsorption
  • Biocompatible Materials / standards
  • Biocompatible Materials / therapeutic use*
  • Biodegradation, Environmental
  • Coronary Disease / therapy*
  • Coronary Vessels / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Vessels / physiology*
  • Fibrin / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Metals / chemistry
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates / chemistry
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates / metabolism
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Polymers / therapeutic use*
  • Stents / standards*
  • Stents / trends
  • Tantalum / metabolism
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Metals
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates
  • Polymers
  • Tantalum
  • Fibrin