Bulk metallic glasses (BMGs), that display extraordinary properties of high strength,
corrosion resistance, polymer-like formability, and excellent magnetic properties, are …

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) is currently the most conventional and effective
method for clinically treating cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis. Stent …

Cardiovascular diseases are one of the major causes of human death in the world.
Endovascular stents are the most important implantation devices in cardiovascular …

One of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide is coronary artery disease, a
condition characterized by the narrowing of the artery due to plaque deposits. The standard …

Functional and mechanical properties of novel biomaterials must be carefully evaluated to
guarantee long-term biocompatibility and structural integrity of implantable medical devices …

Metallic glasses are known for their mechanical properties but lack plasticity. This could be
prevented by combining them with other materials or by inducing a second phase to form a …

Portal hypertension (PH) constitutes a pivotal factor in the progression of cirrhosis, giving
rise to severe complications and a diminished survival rate. The transjugular intrahepatic …

Advancements in the design of mechanical blood circulatory devices have greatly improved
patient survival rates, but currently employed metals still provoke a thrombosis response …

Chemical short-range order (CSRO) has emerged as an important index of material
properties for multicomponent metallic alloys and glasses, but its role in transition between …

The emergence of bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) has been tantalizing in biomedical
applications such as development of novel cardiovascular stents. Numerous investigations …