Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds (BVS)
For decades, metal stents were permanent fixtures in blocked arteries. In 2026, Bioresorbable Scaffolds have perfected the "disappearing act."
These scaffolds are made of a biocompatible polymer that holds the artery open for roughly 12 to 18 months—long enough for the vessel to heal and regain its natural structural integrity. Once the healing is complete, the scaffold dissolves into water and carbon dioxide, leaving behind a natural, flexible artery that can constrict and dilate normally.
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