Initial and 6-Month Results of Biodegradable Poly- l -Lactic Acid Coronary Stents in Humans | Zendy

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Initial and 6-Month Results of Biodegradable Poly- l -Lactic Acid Coronary Stents in Humans

Author(s) -

Hideo Tamai,

Keiji Igaki,

Eisho Kyo,

Kunihiko Kosuga,

A Kawashima,

Shigeo Matsui,

Hidenori Komori,

Takafumi Tsuji,

Seiichiro Motohara,

Hiromu Uehata

Publication year - 2000

Publication title -

circulation

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 7.795

H-Index - 607

eISSN - 1524-4539

pISSN - 0009-7322

DOI - 10.1161/01.cir.102.4.399

Subject(s) - medicine , restenosis , intravascular ultrasound , stent , angioplasty , balloon , radiology , surgery

Although metallic stents are effective in preventing acute occlusion and reducing late restenosis after coronary angioplasty, many concerns still remain. Compared with metallic stents, poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) stents are biodegradable and can deliver drugs locally. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of the PLLA stent.

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