Biodegradable scaffold with nano-materials for treating heart disease
The development of bioresorbable scaffolds/stents (BRS) has been termed as the 4th revolution in interventional cardiology. The current poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) BRS have thick stents struts to provide radial support for the artery but led to issues like stent thrombosis, which requires extended per...
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| Format: | Thesis-Doctor of Philosophy |
| Language: | English |
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Nanyang Technological University
2022
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/155765 |