Beyond Drug Release: The Growing Role of Polymer Characterization in Drug-Eluting Stents
Drug-eluting stents (DES) have significantly improved outcomes for patients undergoing coronary interventions by reducing the risk of restenosis following implantation. The therapeutic effectiveness of these devices depends on controlled drug delivery, and long-term performance is influenced by the polymer coating responsible for delivering the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). For manufacturers, understanding how these coatings change […]