Bioengineering And Biomaterials In Ventricular Assist Devices

<P>Often associated with artificial hearts, ventricular assist devices (VADs) are blood pumps that can provide circulatory assistance to the left ventricle, the right ventricle, or both. <I>Bioengineering and Biomaterials in Ventricular Assist Devices</I> reviews constructive details of VADs and the biomaterials used in their development and support.</P><B><P>FEATURES</P><UL></B><P><LI>Establishes an area of intersection between engineering and medicine </LI><P></P><P><LI>Shows process development from mechanical design to automation and control </LI><P></P><P><LI>Discusses biofunctional materials, tribology in ceramic biomaterials, biosensors, and surface engineering and blood </LI><P></P></UL><P>This text is aimed at advanced students, researchers, and practicing engineers conducting work on VADs and will be of interest to a broad interdisciplinary group, including bioengineers, materials engineers, chemical engineers, mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers.</P>