IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering
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Non-invasive treatment for coronary in-stent restenosis via wireless revascularization with nitinol active stent
We present a novel shape memory alloy nitinol type active stent for non-invasive restenosis treatment, which operates using a radiofrequency electro-thermo-mechanical actuation technique for wireless revascularization. The stent is equipped with sensing capability for in-artery blood pressure measurement and can provide multiple expansion to restore the blood flow. The electrical and mechanical properties, thermal and temporal response of the stent are characterized. In addition, ex vivo characterization of the developed stent is also performed. The achievable wireless revascularization capability eradicates the necessity of reintervention and repeat stenting procedure, whereas real-time wireless monitoring provides rapid indication of in-artery re-narrowing occurrence...
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Posted on 30 NOV 2021
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A New RF Heating Strategy for Thermal Treatment of Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis contributes to major mortality and modality of cardiovascular diseases around the world. Angioplasty and stenting are the common treatments for blocked arteries induced by atherosclerosis in clinic. In the treatment, the narrowed artery lumen is effectively opened by the...
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Posted on 30 AUG 2019
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How does juxtaluminal calcium affect critical mechanical conditions in carotid atherosclerotic plaque? an exploratory study
Zhongzhao Teng, Jing He, Umar Sadat, John R. Mercer, Xiaoyan Wang, Nasim S. Bahaei, Owen M. Thomas, Jonathan H. Gillard
University of Cambridge, School of Clinical Medicine
Volume 61, Issue 1, Page: 35-40
Most studies investigating carotid atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability focus on three...
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Posted on 5 JAN 2014