MeRes-‐1 Dr Ashok Seth
MeRes-1_Seth
MeRes-1_Seth
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Background <br />
BRS are now a reality in the treatment of coronary artery <br />
disease. <br />
Current gen BRS is not a ‘ user friendly device ‘ and hence <br />
difficult to apply to the real world pa9ent popula9on <br />
• Thick struts, high profile <br />
• Special Jps and tricks of implantaJon <br />
• Limited expansion characterisJcs <br />
• Limited accessibility to side branches <br />
• Low radiopacity <br />
• Uncertain radial strength <br />
• Concerns regarding scaffold thrombosis <br />
• Limited sizes of lengths and diameters <br />
NEXT GENERATION Devices Are Needed!