Smart Microbubble Eluting Theranostic Stent for Noninvasive Ultrasound Imaging and Prevention of Restenosis. Issue 10 (21st December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Keum, Do Hee; Mun, Jong Hwan; Hwang, Byung Woo; Kim, Jeesu; Kim, Heejaung; Jo, Woori; Ha, Dong‐Heon; Cho, Dong‐Woo; Kim, Chulhong; Hahn, Sei Kwang
• Is Part Of: Small. Volume 13:Issue 10(2017)
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• Publication Date: 2016-12-21
• Subjects: calcium carbonate -- microbubbles -- restenosis -- stents -- ultrasound imaging; Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; Nanoparticles -- Periodicals; Microtechnology -- Periodicals; 620.5
• DOI: 10.1002/smll.201602925
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1613-6810

Abstract

Abstract : A pH‐responsive microbubble‐eluting theranostic stent is developed for real‐time ultrasound imaging of stent implanted blood vessels and dissolution of fat‐rich plaques to prevent the blocking of blood vessels in rats. This smart theranostic stent can be effectively applied to facilitate noninvasive monitoring and prevent restenosis after stent implantation.