An update on dissolving heart stents

Dissolving heart stents are an exciting prospect in the management of patients requiring heart stents to open a blockage within the arteries of the heart. At present, these devices are not standard of care and therefore most patients who need a stent will have a permanent type device inserted. As technology improves, the tools available to manage blockages will expand and there may come a time where these dissolving stents offer the same if not better outcomes compared to traditional permanent stents. Join Professor Barlis as he discusses these devices and the current and future prospects with them. Always remember the channel is offered as a general educational resource only so please do seek independent advice on your individual circumstances.