Hydrophilic Stent Coating Inhibits Platelet Adhesion on Stent Surfaces: Initial Results In Vitro.

There is a significant decrease in the number of adherent CD61 +ve platelets on nickel titanium surfaces coated with the HPC-II coating compared to uncoated surfaces. The coating can be successfully applied to the wires of flow diverters. The results of this study are promising with regard to the development of new anti-thrombogenic endovascular devices.