Surface modification of metallic materials designed for a new generation of artificial heart valves.

CONCLUSION: The results indicate that a-C:H-based coatings with the thickness of 110 nm do not induce an immune response and do not influence the origin of platelet microparticle formation; thus, these type of coatings are the most promising for the parts which are planned to withstand blood contact under the high value of shear stress. PMID: 30141371 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The International Journal of Artificial Organs - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Tags: Int J Artif Organs Source Type: research