| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11119 | Biomaterials | 2007 | 22 Pages |
Abstract
The objective of this review is to describe the suitability of different biomaterials as coronary stents. This review focuses on the following topics: (1) different materials used for stents, (2) surface characteristics that influence stent–biology interactions, (3) the use of polymers in stents, and (4) drug-eluting stents, especially those that are commercially available.
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Authors
Gopinath Mani, Marc D. Feldman, Devang Patel, C. Mauli Agrawal,