title: Bioresorbable metal scaffold for cardiovascular application: current knowledge and future perspectives.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: Hironori
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kitabata
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC. Electronic address: ron.waksman@medstar.net.
authors.forename: Ron
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Waksman
authors.affiliation: Biotronik AG, Buelach, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Boris
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Warnack
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D000818:Animals; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D054855:Drug-Eluting Stents; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008670:Metals; D062645:Percutaneous Coronary Intervention / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D058729:Peripheral Arterial Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D015607:Stents; D054457:Tissue Scaffolds; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D008670:Metals
keywords: Bioresorbable metal scaffold; Iron; Magnesium; Stent