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ReviewJournal of the American Heart Association2026

From Caging to Uncaging With Bioadaptors: A Novel Paradigm in Coronary Revascularization.

Placido Maria Mazzone, Marco Spagnolo, Simone Finocchiaro, Maria Sara Mauro, Giacinto Di Leo, Davide Capodanno

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Review in Journal of the American Heart Association, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Placido Maria MazzoneDivision of Cardiology Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco" University of Catania Catania Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0621-4224
Marco SpagnoloDivision of Cardiology Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco" University of Catania Catania Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5434-607X
Simone FinocchiaroDivision of Cardiology Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco" University of Catania Catania Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3974-3878
Maria Sara MauroDivision of Cardiology Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco" University of Catania Catania Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9432-9314
Giacinto Di LeoDivision of Cardiology Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco" University of Catania Catania Italy.ORCID 0009-0001-3583-3331
Davide CapodannoDivision of Cardiology Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco" University of Catania Catania Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5156-7723

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The evolution of percutaneous coronary intervention has improved the outcomes of patients with coronary artery disease, but conventional drug-eluting stents remain limited by late adverse events, reduced vessel compliance, and the inability to restore physiological function. The DynamX coronary bioadaptor aims to address these issues by combining the mechanical performance of drug-eluting stents with a bioadaptive mechanism that restores natural vessel motion. The device features a cobalt-chromium scaffold connected by bioresorbable polymer elements that degrade 6 months after implantation. This process unlocks helical strands, enabling vessel pulsatility, compliance, and adaptive remodeling while maintaining lumen integrity. Preclinical studies demonstrated reduced vessel stress and restored physiological rotational motion. In the DYNAMIX (12-Month Clinical and Imaging Outcomes of the Uncaging Coronary DynamX Bioadaptor System) study, patients exhibited increased vessel area without lumen loss, optimal strut apposition, and complete neointimal coverage at 12 months. The small BIOADAPTOR-RCT (Randomized Controlled Trial of Sirolimus-Eluting Bioadaptor Versus Zotarolimus-Eluting Drug-Eluting Stent) showed noninferiority to drug-eluting stents with superior late lumen preservation and reduced neointimal hyperplasia. The larger INFINITY-SWEDEHEART (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With a Bioadaptor Compared to a Contemporary Drug-Eluting Stent) trial confirmed low target-lesion failure rates and a plateauing of adverse events after 6 months, highlighting the benefits of vessel motion restoration. The DynamX coronary bioadaptor may represent a significant advancement in percutaneous coronary intervention by providing early mechanical support and restoring vessel function. Further studies on complex anatomy and long-term outcomes are needed to further define its role in interventional cardiology.

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Absorbable ImplantsCoronary Artery DiseaseCoronary VesselsDrug-Eluting StentsPercutaneous Coronary InterventionAnimalsCardiovascular AgentsCoronary AngiographyHumansProsthesis DesignSirolimusTreatment OutcomeCardiovascular AgentsSirolimusdrug‐coated balloonsdrug‐eluting stentsDynamX coronary bioadaptorpercutaneous coronary interventionpositive adaptive remodeling

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PMCPMC13279103

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