An expandable stent is provided, wherein the stent is advantageously formedof at least one amorphous metal alloy and a biocompatible material. The stentis formed from flat metal in a helical strip which is wound to form a tubular structure.The tubular structure is not welded but rather is wrapped or coated with a biocompatiblematerial in order to maintain the amorphous metal in its tubular configuration.Said stent can be balloon expanded or self expanding.