Q. Which is the best stent for angioplasty?
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The best stent for angioplasty depends on your individual needs and the condition of your arteries. When it comes to stents, bioresorbable (or “biodegradable”) scaffolds are becoming increasingly popular, as they dissolve over time and help reduce the risk of re-narrowing or other complications associated with traditional metal stents. Bioresorbable scaffolds have been shown in clinical trials to be as effective as drug-eluting metal stents.
Other metal stents that are also commonly used for angioplasty include drug-eluting metallic coronary artery stents, bare-metal coronary artery stents, and covered (drug or polymer) metals or nitinol stent systems. Depending on the specific cardiovascular condition being treated, one type of metal may be preferred over another due to its particular characteristics. For instance, a nitinol open cell design is often recommended because its flexibility helps ensure proper positioning before expansion occurs in order to maximize therapeutic efficacy while minimizing restenosis (renarrowing).
In terms of drug-coated metallic devices specifically designed for treating narrowings inside blood vessels caused by blockages such as atherosclerosis plaques; there has been a shift towards using durable polymers since their introduction in 1994 which increases healing within vascular walls after surgery is complete and further reduces risk for restenosis up to 10 years later compared with non coated metals or tissues like saphenous vein grafts! Finally it's worth noting that some newer generations of biodegradables now offer antiplatelet properties just like their standard counterparts so patients don't have longterm risks from forgotten treatments either - offering both safety concerns at high levels!
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