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ABSORB III: after 3 Years, the Bioresorbable Scaffold is Still a Disappointment

Courtesy of the SBHCI. The 3-year outcomes of the ABSORB III trial, which randomized 2008 patients 2:1 to...

Absorb IV: Bioresorbable Scaffolds with an Optimized Implantation Technique

 Courtesy of the SBHCI. The Absorb IV trial randomized 2604 patients in a 1:1 ratio to receive an Absorb everolimus-eluting...

ABSORB II: No Benefits from Scaffolds After Complete Bioresorption

 Courtesy of the SBHCI. The ABSORB II study sought to assess the mechanical properties of everolimus-eluting bioresorbable scaffolds, such...

2.0-mm DES for Very Small Vessels: Are They Viable?

The reference vessel diameter is a fundamental factor for restenosis after coronary angioplasty even with drug-eluting stents....

Excellent Outcomes for the First Sirolimus Eluting Balloon Tested on Instent Restesosis

Much has been done since studies on conventional balloon angioplasty for BMS instent restenosis showed over 40% new revascularization.  Drug...

Bioresorbable Scaffolds Must Not Be Chosen Over Current DES

Although there are 4 approved bioresorbable scaffolds (BRS) in Europe, experts suggest that current drug-eluting stents (DES)...

With Absorb Out, New Resorbable Scaffolds Have Come onto the Market

By restoring vascular physiology and eliminating the inflammatory focus and the chance of fracture and neo atherosclerosis...

These Are the Thrombosis Predictors for Absorb Bioresorbable Scaffolds

J Am Coll Cardiol Intv has recently published a special issue on bioresorbable scaffolds. Abbott's decision to...