Bioabsorbable Stents: A Hope for Many Patients
A stent is majorly used in the treatment of blocked arteries. It is inserted into an artery or blood vessel to prevent the blockage. The bioabsorbable stent is also known as bioresorbable stent and biodegradable stent. Bioabsorbable stents are stretchy, tiny mesh tubes that hold arteries or blood vessels open. It helps in the treatment of Coronary and Peripheral Artery Diseases. Over a while, these stents get disappear. Bioabsorbable stent technology is based on the use of permanent stents made from corrosion-resistant metals. Stenting can lower the risk of restenosis after the angioplasty but in 25% of cases, the problem of restenosis can remain, which is known as In-stent restenosis. Types of Stents: Expansion Mechanism It comprises of two expansions- self-expanding and balloon-expanding. Self-expanding stents These devices are made of stainless steel, which is compressed within a delivery catheter. It is then inserted into the artery or vein and starts expanding to its determ...