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First in human evaluation of the vascular biocompatibility and biomechanical performance of a novel ultra high molecular weight amorphous PLLA bioresorbable scaffold in the absence of anti-proliferative drugs: Two-year imaging results in humans.

Miguel MoncadaJuan A DelgadoAntonio ColomboPawel GasiorKamal RamzipoorAlex EstradaChang LeeDanny DokkoJuan F Granada
Published in: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (2017)
At 2 years, this novel PLLA-based BRS induced expansive vascular remodeling from 6 to 24 months, a biological phenomenon that appears to be independent of the presence of anti-proliferative drugs.
Keyphrases
  • high resolution
  • endothelial cells
  • high glucose
  • drug induced
  • tissue engineering
  • diabetic rats
  • room temperature
  • oxidative stress
  • ionic liquid