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.
MeSH terms
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Alloys / chemistry*
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Animals
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Anticoagulants / administration & dosage*
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Anticoagulants / chemistry
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis*
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Coated Materials, Biocompatible / chemistry*
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Coated Materials, Biocompatible / pharmacology
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Coronary Vessels / drug effects
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Coronary Vessels / surgery*
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Drug Implants / administration & dosage*
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Drug Implants / chemistry
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Humans
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Prosthesis Design
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Stents*
Substances
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Alloys
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Anticoagulants
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Coated Materials, Biocompatible
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Drug Implants