Novel Self-Expanding Intracoronary Prosthesis Successfully Placed In Three Patients With Coronary Artery Disease

Three patients with established cardiac ischemia recently became the first recipients of the vProtect Luminal Shield, a self-expanding intracoronary prosthesis designed to limit arterial injury that typically occurs when stents are deployed. The Shield also provides robust biocompatible support for the vessel to ensure that the target coronary artery will remain patent after placement. The patients were treated May 8-9 by Juan F.

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Filed under: Cardiovascular on June 1st, 2008