In vitro calcification models for cardiovascular scaffolds

• Main Author: D'Alessandro, Cristian
• Other Authors: Ντ'Αλεσσάντρο, Κριστιάν
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: In vitro; Calcification; Heart valves; Biomaterials; Cardiovascular engineering; Ασβεστοποίηση; Βιοϋλικά

Cardiovascular diseases are the most recurrent cause of death in the developed world. Calcification is the condition with the highest incidence among heart diseases, accounting for almost 34 %. Calcification also poses as the leading cause for long term dysfunction of biological heart valve prosthes...