New Trends, Advantages and Disadvantages in Anticoagulation and Coating Methods Used in Extracorporeal Life Support Devices

The use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) devices has significantly increased in the last decades. Despite medical and technological advancements, a main challenge in the ECLS field remains the complex interaction between the human body, blood, and artificial materials. Indeed, blood exposure to...

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Main Authors: Anne Willers, Jutta Arens, Silvia Mariani, Helena Pels, Jos G. Maessen, Tilman M. Hackeng, Roberto Lorusso, Justyna Swol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Membranes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/11/8/617