Predicting patient exposure to nickel released from cardiovascular devices using multi-scale modeling.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2018.01.024
Abstract: Many cardiovascular device alloys contain nickel, which if released in sufficient quantities, can lead to adverse health effects. However, in-vivo nickel release from implanted devices and subsequent biodistribution of nickel ions to local tissues and… read more here.
Keywords: exposure; model; nickel release; cardiovascular devices ... See more keywords
Why Polyurethanes Have Been Used in the Manufacture and Design of Cardiovascular Devices: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.3390/ma13153250
Abstract: We conducted a systematic review in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement to ascertain why polyurethanes (PUs) have been used in the manufacture and design of cardiovascular devices.… read more here.
Keywords: manufacture design; systematic review; cardiovascular devices; design cardiovascular ... See more keywords