High-strength ceramics as innovative candidates for cardiovascular implants

Authors :: Zümray Vuslat Parlak
Norina Labude
Kamil Kaszyca
Svenja Wein
Karolina Schickle
Rainer Telle
Stephan Rütten
Emil Tymicki
Sabine Neuss
Rafał Zybała
Source :: Journal of Biomaterials Applications. 34:585-596
Publication Year :: 2019
Publisher :: SAGE Publications, 2019.
Abstract: Cytocompatibility and hemocompatibility are essential features for tissue- and blood-contacting implants such as artificial heart valves, vascular grafts and stents. Platelet activation as the main...