Abstract Objective Drug-coated balloons (DCBs) may increase durability of endovascular
treatment of superficial femoral artery (SFA) disease while avoiding stent-related risks. The …

Background This study aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of current
evidence comparing the drug-eluting stent (DES) with the bare-metal stent (BMS) in the …

Although nitinol is widely used in percutaneous cardiovascular interventions, a causal
relationship between nickel released from implanted cardiovascular devices and adverse …

Purpose: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the TIGRIS stent for lesions up to 24 cm
in the superficial femoral and proximal popliteal arteries (SFA/PPA). Methods: This …

Introduction The interwoven nitinol design of the Supera stent has been shown to have
superior radial strength and fracture resistance resulting in higher patency rates at 6 and 12 …

Evaluating risk of fatigue fractures in cardiovascular implants via nonclinical testing is
essential to provide an indication of their durability. This is generally accomplished by …

High-resolution spatial data are essential for characterizing and monitoring surface quality in
manufacturing. However, the measurement of high-resolution spatial data is generally …

Fouling and erosion are two pressing problems that severely affect gas turbine performance
and life. When aircraft fly through a volcanic ash cloud, the two phenomena occur …

摘要近些年下肢动脉硬化闭塞症的腔内治疗技术迅猛发展. 基于传统球囊扩张及金属裸支架植入
日益凸显的再狭窄问题, 各种载药器械相继推出, 载药支架即是其中代表之一 …

We have attempted to improve the fracture properties of Ni-Ti superelastic alloy under a
sustained tensile load in physiological saline solution containing hydrogen peroxide by …