Vascular stents are quite similar to coronary stents, though they treat different conditions and can be used in more locations. Common sites for vascular stents include the iliac, femoral, and carotid arteries, meaning they must be more flexible than a coronary stent. Because of this, most vascular stents consist of alloys of nickel and titanium, also known as nitinol.

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