A Review of Magnesium Alloys for use in Biodegradable Cardiovascular Stents

• Main Authors: Permana, Kusniar Deny, Shuib, Anis, Ariwahjoedi, B.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: Q Science (General); T Technology (General); TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utp.edu.my/10909/1/2013%20Kusniar%20ICMRP%20submitted.pdf; http://www.globalilluminators.org/icmrp2013-kualalumpur/; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/10909/

Metallic stents can be permanent or biodegradable. Permanent stents made from inert metals have several disadvantages for long-term applications and need to be removed after the vessels heal. Therefore, biodegradable stents, including stents made from biodegradable metals, have been used for the tre...