RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Buckley, Rita
T1 Cardiovascular Innovations: The Future is Now
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2012
FD SAGE Publications
VO 12
IS 18
SP 28
OP 29
DO 10.1177/155989771218018
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/12/18/28.abstract
AB Nanomaterials are materials in which 50% or more of the contained particles are in the range of 1 nm to 100 nm. They have several potential clinical applications, including antithrombotic therapy, cell therapy, treatment of atherosclerosis, drug delivery, and nanorods for induction of angiogenesis. This article discusses the targets and therapies of nanotechnology, next-generation ventricular assist devices, drug-coated balloons and bioabsorbable stents.