Stroke is the second result for death and ischemic stroke constitutes most of all stroke cases.
Ischemic stroke takes place when blood clot or embolus blocks cerebral vessel and …

A prosthetic medical device is formed by the combination of a biological tissue a shape
memory polymer structure. The biological tissue provides an in-situ physiological function of …

Numerical simulations are performed on patient-specific basilar aneurysms that are treated
with shape memory polymer (SMP) foam. In order to assess the post-treatment …

In this study, compliant latex thin-walled aneurysm models are fabricated to investigate the
effects of expansion of shape memory polymer foam. A simplified cylindrical model is …

Fiber-based technologies are widely used in various industries, but their use in
pharmaceuticals remains limited. While melt extrusion is a standard method for producing …

Purpose. To evaluate the feasibility of utilizing a system of SMP acrylates for a thrombectomy
device by determining an optimal crosslink density that provides both adequate recovery …

(57) ABSTRACT A shape memory polymer (SMP) intraocular lens may have a refractive
index above 1.45, a Tg between 10 C. and 60 C., inclusive, de minimis or an absence of …

A porous media model is developed for non-Newtonian blood flow through reticulated foam
at Reynolds numbers ranging from 10− 8 to 10. This empirical model effectively divides the …

References cited herein can be used to practice and better understand the claimed
inventions and are incorporated by reference herein in their entireties. The methods and …

Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are a relatively new class of active materials that can store
a temporary shape and return to the original configuration upon application of a stimulus …