Thromboembolic and infectious complications stemming from the use of cardiovascular
medical devices are still common and result in significant morbidity and mortality. There is …

Acute kidney injury (AKI) incidence following cardiac interventional studies is reported within
10% to 17%. 1–3 The AKI occurrence leads to prolonged hospital stays, higher readmission …

Hydrophilic polymers are ubiquitously applied as surface coatings on catheters and
intravascular medical technologies. Recent clinical literature has heightened awareness on …

Antimicrobial, antithrombotic activity and low-friction functions are essential for the surface of
intravascular catheters (ICs). However, the multifunctional surface, encompassing all of the …

To prevent infections associated with biomedical catheters, various antimicrobial coatings
have been investigated. However, those materials do not provide consistent antibacterial …

Low surface energy substrates, which include many plastics and polymers, present
challenges toward achieving uniform, adherent coatings, thus limiting intended coating …

Blood‐contact medical devices are indispensable for clinical interventions, yet their
susceptibility to thrombosis and bacterial infections poses substantial risks to treatment …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Hydrophilic polymers and polytetrafluoroethylene liners,
commonly used in the construction of endovascular devices, occasionally separate from …

Biomaterial coatings and films can prevent premature failure and enhance the performance
of chronically implanted medical devices. However, current hydrophilic polymer coatings …

Background: Hydrophilic polymer embolization (HPE) is a scarcely reported complication
associated with endovascular procedures where the hydrophilic coating dislodges and …