Abstract
Polynitrosated polyesters may be used for the surface coating of blood-contacting medical devices, including ventricular assist devices (VAD) and intracoronary stents, in order to reduce their thrombogenicity. The objectives of the present project are: (1) the preparation of blends of polysulfhydrylated polyester (PSPE) with poly(L- lactic acid) (PLLA) and poly(caprolactone) (PCL) by spin…