Abstract:Cardiovascular implant surfaces and blood-contacting components of extracorporeal blood circuits induce blood clot formation (thrombosis) and red blood cell lysis (hemolysis) when in contact with flowing whole blood. These complications are prevented by systemic drugs, such as anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapies, which may cause additional complications. Therefore, stable surfaces that locally inhibit blood coagulation and hemolysis at the blood−material interface are an important research goal. Biopolyme… Show more
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