Electrically Conducting Biofibers: Approaches to Overcome the Major Challenges in the Clinical Translation of a Tissue Engineered Cardiac Patch
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for approximately 25% of total deaths. Myocardial infarction (MI) is an extreme case of cardiovascular disease where ischemia leads to irreversible tissue necrosis. As the heart lacks the capacity to endogenously r...
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Digital WPI
2018
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| Online Access: | https://digitalcommons.wpi.edu/etd-dissertations/499 https://digitalcommons.wpi.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1497&context=etd-dissertations |