Using computer models to study the strengths and weaknesses of different stent structures could help manufacturers optimize stent design and help doctors choose the right stents for their patients.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common form of cardiovascular disease in the United States. Drug eluting stents (DESs) are a commonly used medical device in the treatment of CAD. However, ...

Whether patients with mechanical heart valves or left ventricular assist devices must take blood thinners depends on how effectively blood flows through these implantable devices. Researchers have ...