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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|1 pages
Introduction
part 2|1 pages
Principles of bioresorption, vascular application
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
part 7|1 pages
Clinical evidence in specific patient subsets: Personal perspective
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)