A Regenerative Vascular Graft: Innovations in Textile Engineering and Advanced Biomaterials

The majority of cardiovascular devices are permanent and, with a few exceptions, are nondegradable. In general, these devices successfully fulfill their primary indication for use. However, permanent implants can also elicit a foreign-body response and are susceptible to infection and chronic inflammation. These issues compromise implant performance, raise healthcare costs, and increase patient morbidity.