Core Insights - The coronary artery stent market in China is projected to reach approximately $7.0 billion by 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 6.4% [5][6]. Market Overview - In 2023, 8.368 million patients were hospitalized for coronary heart disease, with 1.901 million undergoing PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention), where stent placement accounted for 81.2% of these procedures [3][6]. Product Structure - Drug-eluting stents (DES) dominate the market, expected to account for 69% of market revenue in 2024. The increasing prevalence of hypertension and diabetes due to aging populations and lifestyle changes is driving demand for DES [7][6]. Development Trends - **Material Innovation**: New alloy materials such as platinum-chromium and nickel-titanium are increasingly used due to their superior mechanical properties and biocompatibility. Biodegradable materials like polylactic acid and polycaprolactone are also being adopted to mitigate long-term foreign body reaction risks [11]. - **Functional Innovation**: Improvements in drug carriers for drug-eluting stents enhance drug release efficiency, reducing the risk of late thrombosis. Smart stents integrating sensors can monitor physiological parameters in real-time and adjust drug release accordingly [11].