Catalyst — Season 1, Episode 18: Cardiac Implants
Documentary, News • 30 min • 10 seasons, 164 episodes
Episode synopsis
There’s no doubt that cardiac implants or stents save lives. They unblock arteries to prevent heart attacks. But because the body treats stents as foreign, the risk of blood clots is ever present. How can we coat the stents in order to stop the rejections?
About Catalyst
Catalyst is Australia's premier science investigation series. Each week the team brings you stories from Australia and around the world, meeting scientists at the forefront of discovery.