Artificial blood vessel lets researchers assess clot removal devices

For the first time, researchers have created an in vitro, live-cell artificial vessel that can be used to study both the application and effects of devices used to extract life-threatening blood clots in the brain. The artificial vessel could have significant implications for future development of endovascular technologies, including reducing the need for animal models to test new devices or approaches.

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April 17, 2015 | Categories: Biology, Health and Medicine | Tags: artificial blood vessels, blood clot, cardiology, health, medicine, neurobiology, neurology, neurovascular, peer reviewed, science, stroke, thrombectomy | Leave a comment