Functionalised Cardiovascular Stents (Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials)

Author: Wall, Gerard

Brand: Woodhead Publishing

Edition: 1

ISBN: 9780081004968

Release Date: 06-10-2017

Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.0 x 1.1 inches

Languages: English

Binding: hardcover

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 368

Details: Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of mortality in the western world and about half of these deaths are caused by coronary artery disease. One of the most commonly used interventions to treat arterial blockages is to deploy an arterial stent to keep the vessel open. Traditionally, some cardiovascular stents have been associated with serious side-effects, such as thrombosis.
This book describes the fundamentals of cardiovascular stents, technologies to functionalize their surfaces and the market status of these important implants. The chapters provide specific focus on the production and evolution of cardiovascular stents, providing essential knowledge for researchers on advances in the field and knowledge of how cardiovascular stents are currently being “functionalized” in order to improve their biocompatibility and minimize negative outcomes in vivo. Provides a specific focus on cardiovascular stents Includes a range of topics covering the fundamentals, surface modification and biofunctionalization Provides essential knowledge for researchers on advances in the field