A “Smart Stent” that Monitors Arterial Conditions
September 4, 2018 | Terry Sharrer
UBC smart stent
Electrical and computer engineers at the University of British Columbia have created “the first angioplasty-ready smart stent.” “[They] modified a stent to function as a miniature antenna and added a special micro-sensor . . . . developed to continuously track blood flow. The data can then be sent wirelessly to an external reader, providing constantly updated information on the artery’s condition.” Decreasing blood flow likely indicates restenosis. MORE
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