Stent with non-linear links and method of use

作者: E Tina Cheng , Timothy A. Limon , Suzanne Wallace George , Orlando M. Padilla

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关键词: Lumen (anatomy)Intravascular stentAnatomyStentMaterials scienceArterial diseaseLongitudinal direction

摘要: The invention is directed to an expandable stent for implanting in a body lumen, such as coronary artery, peripheral or other lumen. provides intravascular having plurality of cylindrical rings connected by undulating links. may assume shape that similar the has high degree flexibility longitudinal direction, yet adequate vessel wall coverage and radial strength sufficient hold open artery