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Stent cell sizes: Important data for bifurcation stent selection (EuroIntervention, Accepted for publication)

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Stent cell sizes: Important data for bifurcation stent selection (EuroIntervention, Accepted for publication)

Author: Peter Mortier, MD

 

LIMITATIONS

  • Real-life bifurcations have a much more complex geometry
  • The criterion is too strict in case of stents partially deploying within the side branch
  • Stent selection depends on a large number of aspects and cell size is just one of them (e.g. closed cell design may provide better scaffolding)

CONCLUSION

  • Cell sizes
    • Stent cell sizes differ considerably
    • The proposed criterion helps to select stents which have cells that can be sufficiently enlarged
    • However, this does not guarantee optimal strut positioning
  • Virtual tools
    • Computer models can accurately predict stent deployment/distortion
    • These models may help to investigate different bifurcation stenting techniques
    • Such models provide a platform to design and to optimize dedicated bifurcation stents

 

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