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Biocorrosion of magnesium alloys: a new principle in cardiovascular implant technology?
Heart · 2003 · Vol. 89(6) · pp. 651–656
B Heublein✉(Medizinische Hochschule Hannover)R Rohde(Medizinische Hochschule Hannover)V Kaese(Leibniz University Hannover)M Niemeyer(Leibniz University Hannover)W Hartung(University Hospital Magdeburg)A Haverich(Medizinische Hochschule Hannover)
Abstract
Vascular implants consisting of magnesium alloy degradable by biocorrosion seem to be a realistic alternative to permanent implants.
Magnesium Alloys: Properties and ApplicationsCoronary Interventions and DiagnosticsOrthopaedic implants and arthroplastyMedicineNeointimaStentImplantLumen (anatomy)Coronary stentIntravascular ultrasoundMagnesiumSurgeryCardiology
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AlloysAngiographyAnimalsCoronary VesselsMagnesiumSwineStentsAbsorbable Implants
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