Chemical Engineering - Polymer Technology - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Polymer Technology - Section 1 (Q.No. 10)
10.
__________ tubes are good substitude for human blood vessels onrheart by-pass operation.
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Sha said:
2 years ago
Biostable polymers, such as expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) and polyethene terephthalate (PET), are currently the standard biomaterials for vascular grafts in clinical applications.
They perform well as large-diameters blood vessel grafts (>6 mm) 84, 85.
They perform well as large-diameters blood vessel grafts (>6 mm) 84, 85.
Sai Kiran said:
3 years ago
PTFE poly trifluoro ethylene is used in such bypass surgeries as of its micro-porous nature and anti-thrombic action.
Maverick kuki said:
9 years ago
Teflon/ dacron is a carcinogenic material. So how is it suitable for this purpose?
TANMAY SHAH said:
3 years ago
I think Teflon & Dacron both are different materials.
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