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Sean Beverung1, Jingwen Wu1, Robert Steward1
1Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816, USA.
Micromachines
|October 1, 2020
Summary
Lab-on-a-chip technology offers a cost-effective platform for studying cardiovascular diseases. These microdevices enable better understanding of heart cell properties and blood flow, advancing cardiovascular research.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Cardiovascular Research
- Microfluidics
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases are a leading global cause of mortality.
- Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) technologies provide a versatile and affordable research tool.
- Existing research utilizes LOC for studying conditions like peripheral artery disease, arteriosclerosis, and aortic stenosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review microdevices developed for studying cardiovascular physiology and pathology.
- To highlight the application of LOC in understanding cardiovascular diseases.
- To discuss the future potential of LOC in cardiovascular research.
Main Methods:
- Focus on microdevices designed for cardiovascular research.
- Integration of mammalian cells into organ-mimicking structures.
- Utilizing LOC to study electrical-biomechanical properties of cardiomyocytes and blood flow effects on vasculature.
Main Results:
- LOC enables detailed study of cardiomyocyte electrical-biomechanical properties.
- Microdevices facilitate understanding of blood flow's influence on the human vasculature.
- These studies enhance the general understanding of various cardiovascular diseases.
Conclusions:
- Lab-on-a-chip technologies are crucial for advancing cardiovascular disease research.
- Microdevices offer unique insights into cardiovascular physiology and pathology.
- The field shows significant potential for future breakthroughs in understanding and treating heart conditions.
