Biomaterials and Devices for the Circulatory System

Terence Gourlay (Edited by), Richard A Black (Edited by)

9780081014684, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 19 August 2016

400 pages
23.3 x 15.6 x 2.5 cm, 0.56 kg

Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in the world today. Thanks to major advances in circulatory biomaterials and medical devices over the past few decades, many complications of this prevalent disease can be managed with great success for prolonged periods.

Biomaterials and devices for the circulatory system reviews the latest developments in this important field and how they can be used to improve the success and safety in this industry.

Part one discusses physiological responses to biomaterials with chapters on tissue response, blood interface and biocompatibility. Part two then reviews clinical applications including developments in valve technology, percutaneous valve replacement, bypass technologies and cardiovascular stents. Part three covers future developments in the field with topics such as nanomedicine, cardiac restoration therapy, biosensor technology in the treatment of cardiovascular disease and vascular tissue engineering.

With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors Biomaterials and devices for the circulatory system is a vital reference for those concerned with bioengineering, medical devices and clinicians within this critical field.

Part 1 Physiological responses to biomaterials: Tissue responses to implanted materials
Blood interface biomaterials
Biocompatibility of cardiovascular devices. Part 2 Clinical application of biomaterials: Developments in cardiovascular valve technology
Percutaneous cardiovascular valve replacement
Cardiopulmonary bypass technologies
Cardiovascular stents
Vascular implants for peripheral arterial bypass and aortic aneurysm repair. Part 3 Future developments: Nanotechnology and nanomedicine in cardiovascular therapy
Biomaterials in cardiac restoration therapy
Biosensor technology in the treatment of cardiovascular disease
Vascular tissue engineering.

Subject Areas: Biomedical engineering [MQW], Medical equipment & techniques [MBG]