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A major research field of recent development concerns the synthesis and evaluation of thromboresistant polymers for use in heart valves, artificial hearts, ventricular assist devices, and external devices such as heart-lung and kidney machines. Although a wide variety of plastics and elastomers is available, none is completely satisfactory for long-term use in contact with blood.
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