480 Biomedical Develops Bioresorbable Stent as Strong as Metal

Engineers at 480 Biomedical developed a self-expanding stent as strong as metal

With every heartbeat blood is carried through the arteries to provide organs with life-sustaining oxygen and nutrients. In patients suffering from diseases such as atherosclerosis, arterial blood flow can be severely restricted, limiting the delivery of oxygen and nutrients. To re-establish blood flow, surgeons may place a stent to mechanically re (Read more...)

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