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Bioabsorbable stent shows excellent performance

The use of slow-release drugs in stents (drug-eluting stents) has dramatically reduced restenosis rates after percutaneous coronary intervention. However, these permanent metal devices may impair coronary imaging, predispose patients to late stent thrombosis, prevent positive remodeling and hinder revascularization. A study presented today at the American College of Cardiology's Innovation in Intervention: i2Summit assesses the safety and performance of a bioabsorbable stent that, if effective, could eliminate several of the problems associated with metallic stents.

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