Stent having varied amounts of structural strength along its len

Details Stent having varied amounts of structural strength along its len Stent having varied amounts of structural strength along its len

1997-10-03

2000-02-22

Prebilic, Paul B.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Arterial prosthesis

Stent structure

623 12, 606198, 606194, A61F 206

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ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to an expandable stent for implanting in a body lumen, such as a coronary artery. The stent has an open lattice structure and is constructed so that at least one end section has a thicker cross-section and corresponding greater radial strength than the remaining sections of the stent.

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