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Preface
Part I: Coating types and applications
Chapter 1: Hydrophilic coatings for biomedical applications in and ex vivo
Abstract:
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Examples of hydrophilic coatings
1.3 Applications for hydrophilic coatings in the clinical environment (ex vivo)
1.4 Applications for hydrophilic coatings in the clinical environment (in vivo)
1.5 Conclusions and future trends
1.6 Sources of further information
1.8 Appendix: list of suppliers of hydrophilic coatings for biomedical devices
Chapter 2: Mineral coatings for orthopaedic applications
Abstract:
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Important characteristics of mineral coatings
2.3 Coating methods
2.4 Clinical studies
2.5 Future trends
2.6 Sources of further information
Chapter 3: Other commonly used biomedical coatings: pyrolytic carbon coatings
Abstract:
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Carbon solid materials
3.3 Carbon film coatings
3.4 Pyrolytic carbon coatings
3.5 Conclusion
Chapter 4: Electrochemical surface modifications of titanium and titanium alloys for biomedical applications
Abstract:
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Electrochemical treatments
4.3 Future trends in chemical and electrochemical treatments
4.4 Conclusions
4.5 Acknowledgements
4.7 Appendix: list of abbreviations
Chapter 5: Surface preparation techniques for biomedical applications
Abstract:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Sonication
5.3 Mechanical polishing
5.4 Electropolishing
5.5 Chemical etching
5.6 Plasma treatment
5.7 Priming
5.8 Future trends
5.9 Sources of further information
Chapter 6: Characterisation of biomedical coatings
Abstract:
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Surfaces, concepts and techniques
6.3 Contact angle
6.4 Analysis of adhesion
6.5 Scanning probe microscopy
6.6 Confocal microscopy
6.7 Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy
6.8 Spectroscopic methods
6.9 Optical detection methods
6.10 Neutron reflectivity
6.11 Other techniques
6.12 Future trends
6.13 Sources of further information
Part II: Case studies
Chapter 7: Coatings for cardiovascular devices: coronary stents
Abstract:
7.1 Introduction: heart disease its treatments
7.2 Artery structure and mechanism of restenosis
7.3 Commercial drug-eluting stent (DES) systems
7.4 Increased use of DES and concerns surrounding stent thrombosis
7.5 Second generation DES systems
7.6 Other approaches and future trends
7.7 Conclusions
Chapter 8: Coatings for cardiovascular devices: extracorporeal circuits
Abstract:
8.1 Background of coatings for extracorporeal circulation
8.2 Coatings for left-heart bypass
8.3 Coatings for cardiopulmonary bypass
8.4 Coatings for mechanical circulatory support
8.5 Coatings for other devices in cardiothoracic surgery
8.6 Conclusions
Chapter 9: Surface coatings for ventricular assist devices
Abstract:
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Ventricular assist devices (VADs)
9.3 Hemocompatible surface coatings for VADs
9.4 Future trends
9.5 Conclusions
Chapter 10: Orthopaedic coatings
Abstract:
10.1 History of joint replacement
10.2 Development of joint replacement prostheses
10.3 Development of cementless fixation
10.4 Thermal spray coating techniques
10.5 Coating characteristics
10.6 Alternative coating methods
10.7 Clinical experience
10.8 Acknowledgements
Chapter 11: Surface coatings in urology
Abstract:
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Indwelling bladder catheters
11.3 Biofilm formation on implanted urological devices
11.4 Challenges in controlling catheter-associated urinary tract infection
11.5 Developments in antimicrobial catheters
11.6 The catheter encrustation problem
11.7 Ureteric stents
11.8 Conclusions
Chapter 12: Ophthalmic coatings
Abstract:
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Contact lenses
12.3 Artificial cornea
12.4 Intraocular lenses
12.5 Other ophthalmic devices
12.6 Conclusions
Index
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