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Chen E, Xiong Z, Cai X, Liu S, Qin X, Sun J, Jin X, Sun K. Bioresorbable PPDO sliding-lock stents with optimized FDM parameters for congenital heart disease treatment. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 138:105609. [PMID: 36525876 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Stent implantation has been a promising therapy for congenital heart disease (CHD) due to better efficacy. Compared to permanent metal stents, bioresorbable polymer stents have shown a great advantage in accommodating the vascular growth of pediatric patients, but the application is still limited due to inferior radial strength. Here, bioresorbable poly(p-dioxanone) (PPDO) sliding-lock stents for CHD treatment were fabricated by fused deposition modeling (FDM). The effects of FDM processing parameters, including nozzle temperature, bed temperature, layer thickness, and printing speed, on the mechanical properties of PPDO parts were investigated to optimize the processing condition to enhance the radial strength of stents. Finite element analysis (FEA) was also used to evaluate the mechanical properties of stents. PPDO sliding-lock stents fabricated under optimized FDM parameters showed radial strength of 3.315 ± 0.590 N/mm, superior to benchmark commercial metal stents. Radial strength curve and compression behavior of PPDO sliding-lock stents were investigated. Results of FEA exhibited that strut width, shape of the mesh cell and surface coverage ratio had an impact on the compression force of PPDO sliding-lock stents. PPDO sliding-lock stents fabricated with optimized FDM parameters show favorable mechanical performance and meet the requirement of CHD treatment.
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- Enrong Chen
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Medical Robotics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
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- Institute of Medical Robotics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
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Wright J, Nguyen A, D’Souza N, Forbess JM, Nugent A, Reddy SRV, Jaquiss R, Welch TR. Bioresorbable Stent to Manage Congenital Heart Defects in Children. MATERIALIA 2021; 16:101078. [PMID: 34109305 PMCID: PMC8184019 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtla.2021.101078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Intravascular stents for pediatric patients that degrade without inhibiting vessel growth remain a clinical challenge. Here, poly(L-lactide) fibers (DH-BDS) at two thicknesses, 250 μm and 300 μm, were assembled into large, pediatric-sized stents (Ø10 - Ø20 mm). Fibers were characterized mechanically and thermally, then stent mechanical properties were compared to metal controls, while mass loss and degradation kinetics modeling estimated total stent degradation time. Thicker fibers displayed lower stiffness (1969 ± 44 vs 2126 ± 37 MPa) and yield stress (117 ± 12 vs 137 ± 5 MPa) than thinner counterparts, but exhibited similar fail strength (478 ± 28 vs 476 ± 16 MPa) at higher strains (47 ± 2 vs 44 ± 2%). Stents all exhibited crystallinity between 51.3 - 54.4% and fiber glass transition temperatures of 88.6 ± 0.5 °C and 84.6 ± 0.5 °C were well above physiological ranges. Radial strength (0.31 ± 0.01 - 0.34 ± 0.02 N/mm) in thinner stents was similar to metal stents (0.24 - 0.41 N/mm) up to Ø14 mm with no foreshortening and thicker coils granted comparable radial strength (0.32 ± 0.02 - 0.34 ± 0.02 N/mm) in stents larger than Ø14 mm. Both 10 mm (1.17 ± 0.02 % and 0.86 ± 0.1 %) and 12 mm (1.1 ± 0.03% and 0.89 ± 0.1%) stents exhibited minimal weight loss over one year. Degradation kinetics models predicted full stent degradation within 2.8 - 4.5 years depending on thickness. DH-BDS exhibiting hoop strength similar to metal stents and demonstrating minimal degradation and strength loss over the first year before completely disappearing within 3 to 4.5 years show promise as a pediatric interventional alternative to current strategies.
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- Jamie Wright
- Department of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery, University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center of Dallas, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-8879, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery, University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center of Dallas, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-8879, USA
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- Department of Material Science, University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle #310440, Denton, TX 76203-5017
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- Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 655 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore MD 21201
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- Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Box 21, 225 E Chicago Avenue, Chicago IL 60611, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center of DallasAc, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-9063, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery, University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center of Dallas, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-8879, USA
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Shibbani K, De Lima E Silva Bagno L, Poulin MF, Matella T, Diab K, Kavinsky C, Ramesh N, Bhat V, Hijazi ZM, Kenny D. Preclinical comparative assessment of a dedicated pediatric poly-L-lactic-acid-based bioresorbable scaffold with a low-profile bare metal stent. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2020; 96:878-888. [PMID: 32294303 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.28893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Revised: 03/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Polymer-based bioresorbable scaffolds (PBBS) have been assessed for coronary revascularization with mixed outcomes. Few studies have targeted pediatric-specific scaffolds. We sought to assess safety, efficacy, and short-term performance of a dedicated drug-free PBBS pediatric scaffold compared to a standard low-profile bare metal stent (BMS) in central and peripheral arteries of weaned piglets. METHODS Forty-two devices (22 Elixir poly-L-lactic-acid-based pediatric bioresorbable scaffolds [BRS] [6 × 18 mm] and 20 control BMS Cook Formula 418 [6 × 20 mm]) were implanted in the descending aorta and pulmonary arteries (PAs) of 14 female Yucatan piglets. Quantitative measurements were collected on the day of device deployment and 30 and 90 days postimplantation to compare device patency and integrity. RESULTS The BRS has a comparable safety profile to the BMS in the acute setting. Late lumen loss (LLL) and percent diameter stenosis (%DS) were not significantly different between BRS and BMS in the PA at 30 days. LLL and %DS were greater for BRS versus BMS in the aorta at 30 days postimplantation (LLL difference: 0.96 ± 0.26; %DS difference: 16.15 ± 4.51; p < .05). At 90 days, %DS in the aortic BRS was less, and PA BRS LLL was also less than BMS. Histomorphometric data showed greater intimal proliferation and area stenosis in the BRS at all time points and in all vessels. CONCLUSIONS A dedicated PBBS pediatric BRS has a favorable safety profile in the acute/subacute setting and demonstrates characteristics that are consistent with adult BRSs.
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- Kamel Shibbani
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Elixir Medical Corporation, Milpitas, California, USA
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- Children's Hospital Ireland at Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland
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The Potential Impact and Timeline of Engineering on Congenital Interventions. Pediatr Cardiol 2020; 41:522-538. [PMID: 32198587 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-020-02335-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2019] [Accepted: 02/22/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Congenital interventional cardiology has seen rapid growth in recent decades due to the expansion of available medical devices. Percutaneous interventions have become standard of care for many common congenital conditions. Unfortunately, patients with congenital heart disease often require multiple interventions throughout their lifespan. The availability of transcatheter devices that are biodegradable, biocompatible, durable, scalable, and can be delivered in the smallest sized patients will rely on continued advances in engineering. The development pipeline for these devices will require contributions of many individuals in academia and industry including experts in material science and tissue engineering. Advances in tissue engineering, bioresorbable technology, and even new nanotechnologies and nitinol fabrication techniques which may have an impact on the field of transcatheter congenital device in the next decade are summarized in this review. This review highlights recent advances in the engineering of transcatheter-based therapies and discusses future opportunities for engineering of transcatheter devices.
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The quest for an ideal biodegradable stent for both adult coronary and pediatric congenital heart disease applications continues. Over the past few years, a lot of progress has been made toward development of a dedicated pediatric biodegradable stent that can be used for congenital heart disease applications. At present, there are no biodegradable stents available for use in congenital heart disease. In this article, the authors review the different biodegradable materials and their limitations and provide an overview of the current biodegradable stents being evaluated for congenital heart disease applications.
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- Tre R Welch
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, 225 East Chicago Avenue, Box 21, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Children's Health System of Texas, Childrens Medical Center, 1935 Medical District Drive, Dallas, TX 75235, USA.
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Zhao F, Xue W, Wang F, Liu L, Shi H, Wang L. Composite self-expanding bioresorbable prototype stents with reinforced compression performance for congenital heart disease application: Computational and experimental investigation. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2018; 84:126-134. [PMID: 29775814 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2017] [Revised: 04/19/2018] [Accepted: 05/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Stents are vital devices to treat vascular stenosis in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease. Bioresorbable stents (BRSs) have been applied to reduce challenging complications caused by permanent metal stents. However, it remains almost a total lack of BRSs with satisfactory compression performance specifically for children with congenital heart disease, leading to importantly suboptimal effects. In this work, composite bioresorbable prototype stents with superior compression resistance were designed by braiding and annealing technology, incorporating poly (p-dioxanone) (PPDO) monofilaments and polycaprolactone (PCL) multifilament. Stent prototype compression properties were investigated. The results revealed that novel composite prototype stents showed superior compression force compared to the control ones, as well as recovery ability. Furthermore, deformation mechanisms were analyzed by computational simulation, which revealed bonded interlacing points among yarns play an important role. This research presents important clinical implications in bioresorbable stent manufacture and provides further study with an innovative stent design.
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- Fan Zhao
- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; Key laboratory of Textile Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Songjiang District, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; Key laboratory of Textile Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Songjiang District, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; Key laboratory of Textile Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Songjiang District, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; Key laboratory of Textile Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Songjiang District, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; Key laboratory of Textile Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Songjiang District, Shanghai 201620, China.
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Meot M, Lefort B, El Arid JM, Soulé N, Lothion-Boulanger J, Lengellé F, Chantepie A, Neville P. Intraoperative Stenting of Pulmonary Artery Stenosis in Children With Congenital Heart Disease. Ann Thorac Surg 2017; 104:190-196. [DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2016.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2016] [Revised: 11/28/2016] [Accepted: 12/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Herbert CE, Veeram Reddy S, Welch TR, Wang J, Richardson JA, Forbess JM, Nugent AW. Bench and initial preclinical results of a novel 8 mm diameter double opposed helical biodegradable stent. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2016; 88:902-911. [PMID: 27471092 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.26647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2016] [Accepted: 06/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Metallic endovascular stents are utilized off-label in congenital heart disease. Biodegradable stents (BDS) offer potential advantages in a growing child. We have previously reported double opposed helical (DH) BDS up to 6 mm diameter (DH-6). The objectives are to investigate the bench characteristics of larger 8 mm diameter BDS (DH-8) manufactured with increasing strut thicknesses and the inflammatory profile in a porcine model. METHODS DH-8 were manufactured with strut thicknesses 0.10, 0.12, and 0.18 mm and mechanical testing performed. Stents were deployed into the infrarenal descending aorta (DAO) of nine minipigs. At insertion (nonsurvival = 2), 1 week (n = 2), 1 month (n = 2), and 9 months (n = 3) follow-up angiography, intravascular ultrasound and histopathology were performed. RESULTS There was superior recoil and collapse pressure with increasing strut thickness, with 0.18 mm having 1.0% elastic recoil and collapse pressure 0.75 Atmospheres. There was good wall apposition at insertion with 5 BDS (4 DH-8 and 1 DH-6) but suboptimal in 4 as the minipigs infrarenal DAO were >8 mm (deployed at iliac bifurcation). Structural integrity was maintained in 8 BDS with 1 DH-8 collapsed at 9 months, secondary to strut damage at insertion. No thrombosis was seen. There was mild inflammation and neointimal proliferation at 1 week and 1 month, but a moderate inflammatory response at 9 months. CONCLUSIONS DH-8 with increased strut thickness had acceptable mechanical properties at the cost of an increased inflammatory response. Miniaturization to improve delivery and further investigation on the long-term inflammatory profile of thicker struts, including through degradation, is needed. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Carrie E Herbert
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Sathanandam SK, Kumar TS, Hoskoppal D, Haddad LM, Subramanian S, Sullivan RD, Zurakowski D, Knott-Craig C, Waller BR. Feasibility and Safety of Unzipping Small Diameter Stents in the Blood Vessels of Piglets. JACC Cardiovasc Interv 2016; 9:1138-49. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2016.02.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2015] [Revised: 01/25/2016] [Accepted: 02/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Suwannasom P, Sotomi Y, Tateishi H, Tenekecioglu E, Zeng Y, Kraak RP, Wykrzykowska JJ, De Winter RJ, Serruys PW, Onuma Y. Bioresorbable drug-eluting scaffolds for treatment of vascular disease. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2016; 13:725-39. [PMID: 26865247 DOI: 10.1517/17425247.2016.1153062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Theoretical advantages of fully bioresorbable scaffold (BRS) stem from transient vessel support without rigid caging. Therefore, it could reduce long-term adverse events associated with the presence of foreign materials. AREAS COVERED This article will provide an overview of: drug-eluting BRS for various applications in the treatment of vascular disease; The mechanisms of active agent release from such scaffolds; currently available drug-eluting BRS and their future applications are also discussed. EXPERT OPINION The current BRS have been developed in order to achieve optimal vascular patency while providing long-term safety. The clinical efficacy and safety of BRS in coronary treatment have been reported as equal to that of the current metallic drug eluting stents in simple lesions. The application of BRS can potentially be expanded to other vascular beds. The research in bioengineering for the appropriate materials should not only focus on biocompatibility but also should be tailored according to the sites of implantation, which may require different strength and supporting period. The ultimate goal in this field is to develop a biocompatible device that provides equivalent and complementary therapy to other devices, and is able to disappear when the mechanical support and drug delivery are no longer required.
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- Pannipa Suwannasom
- a AMC Heartcenter, Academic Medical Center , University of Amsterdam , Amsterdam , The Netherlands.,b ThoraxCenter , Erasmus Medical Center , Rotterdam , The Netherlands.,c Northern Region Heart Center, Faculty of Medicine , Chiang Mai University , Chiang Mai , Thailand
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- a AMC Heartcenter, Academic Medical Center , University of Amsterdam , Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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- b ThoraxCenter , Erasmus Medical Center , Rotterdam , The Netherlands
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- b ThoraxCenter , Erasmus Medical Center , Rotterdam , The Netherlands
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- a AMC Heartcenter, Academic Medical Center , University of Amsterdam , Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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- a AMC Heartcenter, Academic Medical Center , University of Amsterdam , Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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- a AMC Heartcenter, Academic Medical Center , University of Amsterdam , Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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- d International Centre for Circulatory Health, NHLI , Imperial College London , London , UK
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- b ThoraxCenter , Erasmus Medical Center , Rotterdam , The Netherlands
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Hascoët S, Jalal Z, Baruteau A, Mauri L, Chalard A, Bouzguenda I, Piéchaud JF, Thambo JB, Lefort B, Guérin P, Le Gloan L, Acar P, Houeijeh A, Godart F, Fraisse A. Stenting in paediatric and adult congenital heart diseases: A French multicentre study in the current era. Arch Cardiovasc Dis 2015; 108:650-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.acvd.2015.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2015] [Revised: 06/12/2015] [Accepted: 07/31/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Soares JS, Moore JE. Biomechanical Challenges to Polymeric Biodegradable Stents. Ann Biomed Eng 2015; 44:560-79. [DOI: 10.1007/s10439-015-1477-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2015] [Accepted: 09/26/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Uthamaraj S, Tefft BJ, Hlinomaz O, Sandhu GS, Dragomir-Daescu D. Ferromagnetic Bare Metal Stent for Endothelial Cell Capture and Retention. J Vis Exp 2015. [PMID: 26436434 DOI: 10.3791/53100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Rapid endothelialization of cardiovascular stents is needed to reduce stent thrombosis and to avoid anti-platelet therapy which can reduce bleeding risk. The feasibility of using magnetic forces to capture and retain endothelial outgrowth cells (EOC) labeled with super paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION) has been shown previously. But this technique requires the development of a mechanically functional stent from a magnetic and biocompatible material followed by in-vitro and in-vivo testing to prove rapid endothelialization. We developed a weakly ferromagnetic stent from 2205 duplex stainless steel using computer aided design (CAD) and its design was further refined using finite element analysis (FEA). The final design of the stent exhibited a principal strain below the fracture limit of the material during mechanical crimping and expansion. One hundred stents were manufactured and a subset of them was used for mechanical testing, retained magnetic field measurements, in-vitro cell capture studies, and in-vivo implantation studies. Ten stents were tested for deployment to verify if they sustained crimping and expansion cycle without failure. Another 10 stents were magnetized using a strong neodymium magnet and their retained magnetic field was measured. The stents showed that the retained magnetism was sufficient to capture SPION-labeled EOC in our in-vitro studies. SPION-labeled EOC capture and retention was verified in large animal models by implanting 1 magnetized stent and 1 non-magnetized control stent in each of 4 pigs. The stented arteries were explanted after 7 days and analyzed histologically. The weakly magnetic stents developed in this study were capable of attracting and retaining SPION-labeled endothelial cells which can promote rapid healing.
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- Department of Cardioangiology, ICRC, St. Anne's University Hospital
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Kenny D, Hijazi ZM. Bioresorbable stents for pediatric practice: where are we now? Interv Cardiol 2015. [DOI: 10.2217/ica.15.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Goodfriend AC, Welch TR, Barker G, Ginther R, Riegel MS, Reddy SV, Wang J, Nugent A, Forbess J. Novel bioresorbable stent coating for drug release in congenital heart disease applications. J Biomed Mater Res A 2014; 103:1761-70. [PMID: 25196819 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.35313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2014] [Revised: 05/06/2014] [Accepted: 08/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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A novel double opposed helical poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) bioresorbable stent has been designed for use in pediatrics. The aim was to test the PLLA stent biocompatibility. The PLLA stent was immersed into whole pig's blood in a closed loop circuit then fibrin and platelet association was assessed via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. D-Dimer was valued at 0.2 ± 0.002 ng/mL and P-selectin 0.43 ± 00.01 ng/mL indicating limited association of fibrin and platelets on the stent. To improve biocompatibility by targeting inflammatory cells, dexamethasone was incorporated on PLLA fibers with two coating methods. Both coatings were poly(l-lactide-co-glycolide) acid (PLGA) but one was made porous with sucrose while the other remained nonporous. There was no change in mechanical properties of the fiber with either coating of PLGA polymer. The total amount of dexamethasone released was then determined for each coating. The cumulative drug release for the porous fiber was significantly higher (∼100%) over 8 weeks than the nonporous fiber (40%). Surface examination of the fiber with scanning electron microscopy showed more surface microfracturing in coatings that contain pores. The biocompatibility of this novel stent was demonstrated. Mechanical properties of the fiber were not altered by coating with PLGA polymer. Anti-inflammatory drug release was optimized using a porous PLGA polymer.
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- Amy C Goodfriend
- Department of Pediatric Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, 75390
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Veeram Reddy SR, Welch TR, Wang J, Richardson JA, Forbess JM, Riegel M, Nugent AW. A novel design biodegradable stent for use in congenital heart disease: mid-term results in rabbit descending aorta. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2014; 85:629-39. [PMID: 25157439 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.25648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2014] [Revised: 07/23/2014] [Accepted: 08/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study evaluates the feasibility of delivery and deployment of low and medium molecular weight (LMW and MMW, respectively) double-opposing helical (DH) poly-l-lactic acid biodegradable stent (BDS) in rabbit descending aorta (DAO). Secondary objectives were to assess patency and inflammation of stented vessels at 9 months and to investigate safety following intentional embolization of stent fragments in DAO. BACKGROUND A BDS that will relieve aortic obstruction and disappears as the child grows older allowing for preservation of aortic wall elasticity and natural growth of aorta will be ideal to treat Coarctation (CoA). BDS have never been evaluated in the DAO. METHODS Seven New Zealand white rabbits underwent implantation of DH-LMW (n = 7), DH-MMW (n = 3), and metal stents (n = 7) in DAO. BDS fragments were intentionally embolized into DAO in two rabbits. RESULTS All stents were deployed via a 6-French sheath. Five BDS covered the origin of major DAO side branches. Angiography and intravascular ultrasound showed good stent apposition to the wall of DAO with minimal luminal loss at 9 months follow-up. All stents had minimal neointimal hyperplasia on histopathology. Adverse events included 1 death, 1 aortic aneurysm, and lower extremity ulceration due to self-mutilation in an embolization rabbit. CONCLUSIONS Pilot study confirms the feasibility of delivery and deployment of up to 6-millimeter diameter DH BDS in rabbit DAO. Stent integrity with DH design was maintained at 9 months with minimal vessel inflammation. Potential morbidity due to embolized BD fragments cannot be ruled out and needs further evaluation.
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Sathanandam SK, Haddad LM, Subramanian S, Wright D, Philip R, Waller BR. Unzipping of small diameter stents: An in vitro study. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2014; 85:249-58. [DOI: 10.1002/ccd.25596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2014] [Revised: 06/21/2014] [Accepted: 07/06/2014] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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- Shyam K. Sathanandam
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, LeBonheur Children's Hospital; University of Tennessee Health Science Center; Memphis Tennessee
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, LeBonheur Children's Hospital; University of Tennessee Health Science Center; Memphis Tennessee
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, LeBonheur Children's Hospital; University of Tennessee Health Science Center; Memphis Tennessee
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, LeBonheur Children's Hospital; University of Tennessee Health Science Center; Memphis Tennessee
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, LeBonheur Children's Hospital; University of Tennessee Health Science Center; Memphis Tennessee
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, LeBonheur Children's Hospital; University of Tennessee Health Science Center; Memphis Tennessee
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Hascoët S, Baruteau A, Jalal Z, Mauri L, Acar P, Elbaz M, Boudjemline Y, Fraisse A. Stents in paediatric and adult congenital interventional cardiac catheterization. Arch Cardiovasc Dis 2014; 107:462-75. [PMID: 25128078 DOI: 10.1016/j.acvd.2014.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2014] [Revised: 06/12/2014] [Accepted: 06/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
A 'stent' is a tubular meshed endoprosthesis that has contributed to the development of interventional catheterization over the past 30 years. In congenital heart diseases, stents have offered new solutions to the treatment of congenital vessel stenosis or postsurgical lesions, to maintain or close shunt patency, and to allow transcatheter valve replacement. First, stents were made of bare metal. Then, stent frameworks evolved to achieve a better compromise between radial strength and flexibility. However, almost all stents used currently in children have not been approved for vascular lesions in children and are therefore used 'off-label'. Furthermore, the inability of stents to follow natural vessel growth still limits their use in low-weight children and infants. Recently, bioresorbable stents have been manufactured and may overcome this issue; they are made from materials that may dissolve or be absorbed in the body. In this review, we aim to describe the history of stent development, the technical characteristics of stents used currently, the clinical applications and results, and the latest technological developments and perspectives in paediatric and adult congenital cardiac catheterization.
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- Sebastien Hascoët
- Groupe de cathétérisme interventionnel pédiatrique et congénital, filiale de cardiologie pédiatrique et congénitale de la Société française de cardiologie, France; M3C CHU Toulouse, Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology, Children's Hospital, Paul-Sabatier University, 31059 Toulouse, France; Inserm UMR 1048, Équipe 8, I2MC, institut des maladies métaboliques et cardiovasculaires, Paul-Sabatier University, 31432 Toulouse, France; CHU Toulouse, Department of Cardiology, Rangueil Hospital, Paul-Sabatier University, 31400 Toulouse, France.
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- Groupe de cathétérisme interventionnel pédiatrique et congénital, filiale de cardiologie pédiatrique et congénitale de la Société française de cardiologie, France; M3C Marie-Lannelongue Hospital, Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Paris Sud University, 92350 Paris, France; Inserm UMR 1087, CNRS UMR6291, institut du thorax, Nantes University, 70721 Nantes, France
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- Groupe de cathétérisme interventionnel pédiatrique et congénital, filiale de cardiologie pédiatrique et congénitale de la Société française de cardiologie, France; M3C CHU Bordeaux, Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology, Haut l'Évêque Hospital, 33600 Bordeaux, France
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- Groupe de cathétérisme interventionnel pédiatrique et congénital, filiale de cardiologie pédiatrique et congénitale de la Société française de cardiologie, France; M3C CHU Marseille, Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology, La Timone Hospital, 13385 Marseille, France
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- Groupe de cathétérisme interventionnel pédiatrique et congénital, filiale de cardiologie pédiatrique et congénitale de la Société française de cardiologie, France; M3C CHU Toulouse, Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology, Children's Hospital, Paul-Sabatier University, 31059 Toulouse, France
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- CHU Toulouse, Department of Cardiology, Rangueil Hospital, Paul-Sabatier University, 31400 Toulouse, France
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- Groupe de cathétérisme interventionnel pédiatrique et congénital, filiale de cardiologie pédiatrique et congénitale de la Société française de cardiologie, France; M3C Necker Hospital for Sick Children, Paediatric Cardiology, Paris 5 René Descartes University, 75015 Paris, France; M3C Georges Pompidou European Hospital, Adult Congenital Cardiology, 75015 Paris, France
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- Groupe de cathétérisme interventionnel pédiatrique et congénital, filiale de cardiologie pédiatrique et congénitale de la Société française de cardiologie, France; M3C CHU Marseille, Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology, La Timone Hospital, 13385 Marseille, France
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Kudumula V, Noonan P, Taliotis D, Duke C. Implantation and preliminary follow-up of the Bard Valeo stent in pulmonary artery stenosis. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2014; 84:197-203. [DOI: 10.1002/ccd.25443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2013] [Revised: 01/03/2014] [Accepted: 02/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Vikram Kudumula
- East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre; Glenfield Hospital; Groby Road Leicester LE3 9QP United Kingdom
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- Department of Paediatric Cardiology; Royal Hospital for Sick Children; Dalnair Street Yorkhill Glasgow G3 8SJ United Kingdom
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- East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre; Glenfield Hospital; Groby Road Leicester LE3 9QP United Kingdom
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- East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre; Glenfield Hospital; Groby Road Leicester LE3 9QP United Kingdom
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