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  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Cardiovascular Engineering

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  • Polyurethane (PU) has been extensively studied for artificial blood vessels.
  • Current PU materials face challenges with degradation and inflammation after implantation.
  • Achieving a balance between material stability and biocompatibility is crucial for clinical success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advancements in biostable, bioactive, and bioresorbable polyurethane materials for artificial vascular applications.
  • To explore strategies for improving the long-term in vivo performance of PU vascular grafts.
  • To discuss the potential of optimized PU materials in artificial vascular applications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of monomer structure, chemical composition, and additives for biostable PU.
  • Summary of surface grafting and functionalization techniques for bioactive PU.
  • Discussion of bioresorbable PU for tissue-engineered vascular grafts, focusing on degradation rate and mechanical properties.

Main Results:

  • Progress has been made in enhancing PU biostability and biocompatibility separately.
  • Strategies exist to improve long-term stability and reduce adverse biological responses.
  • Balancing degradation kinetics with mechanical integrity is key for bioresorbable PU.

Conclusions:

  • Ideal PU materials for artificial blood vessels require simultaneous good mechanical properties, stability, and biocompatibility.
  • Further optimization of PU is needed to overcome current limitations for clinical use.
  • Polyurethane materials hold significant potential for future artificial vascular applications.