Different types of Heart Stents
INDICATIONS The Absorb GT1 Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (BVS) is a temporary scaffold that will fully resorb over time and is indicated for improving coronary luminal diameter in patients with ischemic heart disease due to de novo native coronary artery lesions (length ≤ 24 mm) with a reference vessel diameter of ≥ 2.5 mm and ≤ 3.75 mm WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS? Treatment options for CAD have become increasingly common but, as with any invasive procedure, there are potential risk factors and complications. Serious complications do not occur often, and research is ongoing to make these procedures even safer and more effective. The risk of complications from percutaneous treatment methods may be higher for individuals: 75 years of age and older Who are women Who have kidney disease or diabetes Who have serious heart disease Who have had prior cardiac interventions
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This video presents heart stents through the Absorb GT1 Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold as described in the source. It covers the scaffold as a temporary scaffold that will fully resorb over time, its indication for improving coronary luminal diameter in patients with ischemic heart disease from native coronary artery lesions as described, and potential risks and complications of percutaneous treatment, with higher risk described for people 75 and older, women, and people with kidney disease, diabetes, serious heart disease or prior cardiac interventions.
Key points
- Presents the Absorb GT1 scaffold as temporary and fully resorbing over time
- Covers its indication in ischemic heart disease from native coronary artery lesions as described
- Covers potential risks and complications of percutaneous treatment as described
- Lists groups described as at higher risk of complications
Video Overview
This video presents “Different types of Heart Stents” — INDICATIONS The Absorb GT1 Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (BVS) is a temporary scaffold that will fully resorb over time and is indicated for improving coronary luminal diameter in patients with ischemic heart disease due to de novo. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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