Drug-Eluting Stents and Balloons-Materials, Structure Designs, and Coating Techniques: A Review.

ABSTRACT: Controlled drug delivery is a matter of interest to numerous scientists from various domains, as well as an essential issue for society as a whole. In the treatment of many diseases, it is crucial to control the dosing of a drug for a long time and thus maintain its optimal concentration in the tissue. Heart diseases are particularly important in this aspect. One such disease is an obstructive arterial disease affecting millions of people around the world. In recent years, stents and balloon catheters have reached a significant position in the treatment of this condition. Balloon catheters are also successfully used to manage tear ducts, paranasal sinuses, or salivary glands disorders. Modern technology is continually striving to improve the results of previous generations of stents and ba

SUBMITTER: Rykowska I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7594099 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature