The Present and FutureReview Topic of the WeekCurrent Status of Bioresorbable Scaffolds in the Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease
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Key Words
bioresorbable scaffold
coronary artery disease
Abbreviations and Acronyms
BRS
bioresorbable scaffold(s)
BVS
bioresorbable vascular scaffold
CE
Conformité Européenne
DES
drug-eluting stent(s)
IVUS
intravascular ultrasound
MACE
major adverse cardiac event(s)
OCT
optical coherence tomography
PCI
percutaneous coronary intervention
PLLA
poly-l-lactic acid
TLR
target lesion revascularization
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Dr. Nef has received research grant and honoraria for lectures from Abbott Vascular; and honoraria for lectures from Elixir Medical. Dr. Hamm has received honoraria for lectures from Abbott Vascular. Dr. Wiebe has reported that he has no relationships relevant to the contents of this paper to disclose.
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