ABSTRACT

Hemocompatibility, compatibility when coming into contact with blood, is  an important component of biocompatibility [1, 2]. It is also a great example where clinical and engineering integration is critical. Many life-saving devices come into contact with blood, whether permanently

CONTENTS

Overview ..................................................................................................................5 Questions That Should Be Addressed .............................................................8 The Patient ...........................................................................................................8

Genetic Polymorphism and Individual Variability: Focus on Cardiac Stents ..................................................................................................................... 9