Hemodynamic analysis of a novel bioresorbable scaffold in porcine coronary artery model.
Erhan TenekeciogluRyo ToriiChristos V BourantasRafael CavalcanteYohei SotomiYaping ZengCarlos ColletTom CrakeAlexandre AbizaidYoshinobu OnumaSolomon SuTeguh SantosoPatrick W J C SerruysPublished in: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (2017)
Thinner strut Mirage scaffolds induced lower shear stress due to the small size vessels treated as compared to the thick strut version of the Mirage which was implanted in relatively bigger size vessels. Vessel size should be taken into account in planning BRS implantation. Small vessels may not get benefit from BRS implantation even with a streamlined strut profile. This pilot study warrants comparative assessment with commercially available bioresorbable scaffolds.