Drug-eluting stent

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003451",
  "term": "Drug-eluting stent",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A medical device, typically a small mesh tube, implanted into a narrowed artery to keep it open and prevent restenosis. This type of stent is coated with a pharmaceutical agent that is slowly released over time to inhibit cell proliferation and reduce the risk of re-narrowing of the vessel. Common drug coatings include sirolimus and paclitaxel.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "stent"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 971. 'Glossary of terms related to pharmaceutics (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 983 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-04-10-14)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/drug-eluting-stent/"
}