Hemocompatibility of biomaterials for clinical applications : blood-biomaterials interactions /

Hemocompatibility of Biomaterials for Clinical Applications: Blood-Biomaterials Interactions summarizes the state-of-the-art on this important subject. The first part of the book reviews the latest research on blood composition and response, mechanisms of coagulation, test standards and methods. Nex...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Siedlecki, Christopher A. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford, UK : Woodhead Publishing, [2018]
Series:Woodhead Publishing series in biomaterials.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Hemocompatibility of Biomaterials for Clinical Applications: Blood-Biomaterials Interactions summarizes the state-of-the-art on this important subject. The first part of the book reviews the latest research on blood composition and response, mechanisms of coagulation, test standards and methods. Next, the book assesses techniques for modifying biomaterial surfaces and developing coatings to improve hemocompatibility. In the final sections, users will find discussions on ways to improve the hemocompatibility of particular classes of biomaterials and a review of methods for improving medical devices.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780081004999
0081004990