Biomaterials in Cardiovascular Research: Applications and Clinical Implications

Table 1

Relative differences between the three commonly used metallic alloys as cardiovascular biomaterials.

Properties	Stainless steel	Co-Cr alloys	Ti-alloys
Stiffness	Best	Better	Good
Strength	Better	Good	Best
Corrosion resistance	Good	Better	Best
Blood compatibility	Good	Better	Best