Stent with horseshoe shaped bridges

摘要: In at least one embodiment, a stent includes an unexpanded configuration, nominally expanded and fully configuration. The further plurality of circumferential bands connectors connecting adjacent to another. Each band has struts interconnected by bridges. Adjacent form strut pairs are connected another first end or second but not both. pair defines opening between the pair; bridges extend into openings. straight along their length. Also in include two segments that u-shaped segment, parallel longitudinal axis stent.