Thomas Schaffner, MD

Original Contribution

Polymer Stent Coating for Prevention of Neointimal Hyperplasia

08/01/2008

Felix Buddeberg , MD;

Jeffrey A. Hubbell , PhD;

Bernhard Meier , MD, FACC, FESC;

Donald L. Elbert , PhD;

Stephan Windecker , MD;

Daniel Mettler , DVM;

Thomas Schaffner , MD;

Michael Billinger , MD;

Otto M. Hess , MD, PhD;

Attempts to reduce neointimal proliferation following coronary artery stent implantation have focused on stent coatings with or without local drug delivery. Polymers provide some unique features, which determine their use as coating material:...

Attempts to reduce neointimal...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Endothelial-Cell-Binding Aptamer for Coating of Intracoronary Stents

10/07/2010

Michael Billinger , MD;

Pascal Meier , MD;

Otto M. Hess , MD, PhD;

Yvonne Strahm , BA;

Annina Flueckiger , BA;

Daniel Mettler , DVM;

Susan Weisser , RN;

Thomas Schaffner , MD;

ABSTRACT: Oligonucleotides capturing CD31 endothelial cells (= aptamer) were used for coating of intracoronary stents to improve endothelialization and vascular healing. Methods. Three different coronary stents were implanted in 9 farm-raised...

ABSTRACT: Oligonucleotides...

10/07/2010

Journal of Invasive Cardiology