ABSTRACT

This book focuses on the coronary bioresorbable scaffold, a new interventional treatment for coronary artery disease, differentiated from a permanent metallic stent. The book provides an overview of the technology including non-clinical studies and clinical evidences in order to help clinicians understand the appropriate application of the technology and the optimal techniques of implantation. It covers the basics of bioresorbable scaffolds; bench test results; preclinical studies; clinical evidences; and tips and tricks of implantation.

part 1|1 pages

Introduction

part 3|1 pages

From bench test to preclinical assessment

part 4|1 pages

Lessons learned from preclinical assessment

part 5|1 pages

Imaging to evaluate the bioresorbable scaffold: A core lab perspective: Methodology of measurement and assessment

part 6|2 pages

Clinical evidence of randomized and nonrandomized trials: Personal perspective

chapter 6.4|5 pages

The ABSORB China trial

chapter 6.5|11 pages

ABSORB Japan

part 7|1 pages

Clinical evidence in specific patient subsets: Personal perspective

chapter 7.9|9 pages

BRSs in calcified lesions

part 8|1 pages

Complications (incidence, diagnosis, potential mechanisms and treatment)

part 9|1 pages

Tips and tricks to implant BRSs

part 10|1 pages

Emerging technologies (pre-CE mark, pre-FA, pre-PMDA, and pre-CFDA)

chapter 10.4|2 pages

XINSORB bioresorbable vascular scaffold