Stent Placement Studies
Study Purpose
Deployment, safety, and performance of stents placed in the coronary, peripheral or cerebral vasculature
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Type of Model
Evaluation of stent placement in coronary and peripheral vessels |
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Time
Up to two years |
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Test System
New Zealand White or Dutch Belted rabbits |
Deliverables
- Placement of intravascular stents
- Stent deployment evaluation and follow-up observations
Model Description
- Access to vessel via percutaneous method or vascular cut down
- Angiographic intra-operative evaluation
- Follow-up angiography (qualitative coronary angiography, QCA)
- Routine animal observations
- Bioanalysis/pharmacokinetics for drug-eluting stents
- IADSA & IVDSA
- Histopathology (optional)
Benefits
- Standard protocols for stent deployment
- Digital angiographic imaging
- Dedicated operations manager to facilitate study conduct and minimize turnaround time
- On-site scientists have professional experience with small and large animals
- On-site veterinarians with animal research experience
- Bioanalytical capabilities for drug-eluting stents
- Consultative assistance in animal model selection
- State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment