Review Article
Biomaterials in Cardiovascular Research: Applications and Clinical Implications
Table 2
Properties of polymers utilized as cardiovascular biomaterials.
| Properties | Polyamides | Polyolefin | Polyester | Polytetrafluoroethylene | Polyurethanes |
| Strength | Medium | Good | Good | High | Better | Hardness | Medium | High | High | High | Medium | Rigidity | Medium | High | High | High | Medium | Blood compatibility | Good | Better | Moderate | Low | Good |
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