Visualization of platelet deposition in a flow chamber
The formation of thrombi is still a challenge when it comes to ventricular assist devices (VADs). This can be caused by the subsequent deposition of proteins and platelets on foreign surfaces. In VADs, the blood contacting components are mainly made of titanium alloys due to hemocompatible propertie...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2022-09-01
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| Series: | Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/cdbme-2022-1038 |