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Regarding the mechanical properties of PVA-SF-Coating Ethics approval and consent to participate
stents, the study demonstrated a significant increase in
compressive strength despite minor variations in material Not applicable.
composition. Mechanical testing demonstrated the ability Consent for publication
of the stent to compress and return to its original state
with minimal recoil values. Therefore, PVA-SF-Coating Not applicable.
stents are a good compromise between biocompatibility,
mechanical strength, and elastic recovery, making them a Availability of data
valuable alternative for cardiovascular stent applications.
Data will be provided upon request.
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