Join us for another episode in our journey into the secret lives of vascular machines and devices. In this episode, we look at the ubiquitous vascular stent. Ever wondered who invented them and when they were first used to treat vascular disease? Ever thought about why they are made of stainless steel or nitinol? In fact, what actually is Nitinol? All your burning questions answered in this podcast that delves into the world of vascular bioengineering. Presented by Justin Woolgar.