Bioresorbable metal scaffold for cardiovascular application: current knowledge and future perspectives. [Review] 

 -  2014 
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<br/><br/> Over the last decade, the introduction of drug-eluting stents has dramatically reduced restenosis and the need for repeat revascularization after implantation of metallic stents. Numerous concerns still remain, however, because of their permanent nature. Thus, the concept of bioresorbable temporary scaffolds composed of biocompatible materials has emerged as a potential alternative to permanent metal stents. Here we focus on metal alloys & discuss preclinical and clinical experiences with bioresorbable metal scaffolds. Copyright © 2014. Published by Elsevier Inc. 
<br/><br/><br/>English 
<br/><br/><label>ISSN: </label>1878-0938 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>*Absorbable Implants<br/>*Coronary Artery Disease/th [Therapy]<br/>*Endovascular Procedures/is [Instrumentation]<br/>*Percutaneous Coronary Intervention/is [Instrumentation]<br/>*Peripheral Arterial Disease/th [Therapy]<br/>*Stents<br/>*Tissue Scaffolds<br/>Animals<br/>Coronary Artery Disease/di [Diagnosis]<br/>Drug-Eluting Stents<br/>Endovascular Procedures/ae [Adverse Effects]<br/>Humans<br/>Metals<br/>Percutaneous Coronary Intervention/ae [Adverse Effects]<br/>Peripheral Arterial Disease/di [Diagnosis]<br/>Prosthesis Design<br/>Treatment Outcome
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Function: </label><br/>Journal Article<br/>Review