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Selection Criteria for Biodegradable Stent Materials

Biocompatibility of stent material and its degradation products Low thrombogenicity to prevent stent thrombosis [Pg.306]

The material must retain enough strength and stiffness for the stent to provide sufficient support for 6 months [Pg.306]

Fragments of material must not be released into the bloodstream during degradation [Pg.306]

Stent must be radio-opaque for tracking during delivery [Pg.306]

Stent must be able to withstand a minimum crush-pressure but the value [Pg.306]

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