Use of Micropatterned Thin Film Nitinol in Carotid Stents to Augment Embolic Protection

Use of Micropatterned Thin Film Nitinol in Carotid Stents to Augment Embolic Protection

Stenting is an alternative to endarterectomy for the treatment of carotid artery stenosis. However, stenting is associated with a higher risk of procedural stroke secondary to distal thromboembolism. Hybrid stents with a micromesh layer have been proposed to address this complication. We developed a...

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Main Authors: Mahdis Shayan, Brian T. Jankowitz, Puneeth Shridhar, Youngjae Chun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Series:Journal of Functional Biomaterials
Subjects:
thin film nitinol
carotid artery
micro mesh stent
micropatterning
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/7/4/34

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