Biomechanics of Artificial Organs and Prostheses

Download or read book Biomechanics of Artificial Organs and Prostheses written by Megh R Goyal and published by Apple Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-02-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Artificial organs are one of the world’s greatest advancements in medicine. This book covers cardiopulmonary bypass surgery; artificial hearts and pacemakers; stenting and ballooning; artificial lungs, kidneys, and knees, dental protheses; and more. It is a one-stop source of basic knowledge and techniques necessary to understand, design, develop, and evaluate artificial organs and prostheses. It covers the basic principles and applications, types and mechanics, and biomaterials. It is a must for physicians, scientists, and educators.