| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5605720 | International Journal of Cardiology | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The thick rectangular strut design of the Absorb BVS incited flow disruptions with low shear stress inducing fibrin accumulation. CFD assessment can be used to guide improvements in the scaffold design for a more “hemo-compatible” geometry.
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Authors
Erhan Tenekecioglu, Ryo Torii, Christos Bourantas, Mohammad Abdelghani, Rafael Cavalcante, Yohei Sotomi, Tom Crake, Solomon Su, Teguh Santoso, Yoshinobu Onuma, Patrick W. Serruys,