Nanomedicinal Approaches Towards Cardiovascular Disease summarizes information about nanotechnology that is used in the diagnosis and regenerative treatment of heart diseases. Chapters in this reference introduce the reader tothe basics of cardiac nanomedicine and cardiac regeneration before moving to advanced topics such as nanomedicine in cardiovascular diagnosis, imaging and therapeutics.
Key Features:
- 13 chapters that cover nanotechnological aspects of cardiovascular diseases, contributed by expert scholars
- Simple, reader-friendly text suitable for readers of all academic levels
- Covers introductory topics of nanomedicine regenerative medicine in cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular diagnosis and therapeutics
- Covers advanced topics such as cardiovascular nano theranostics, cardiac reprogramming, biomimetics, drug delivery systems and smart nanomaterials
- Includes a chapter on ethical implications in cardiovascular nanomedicine
- Includes bibliographic references for each chapter
Nanomedicinal Approaches Towards Cardiovascular Disease is simple. informative reference on cardiovascular nanomedicine for scholars, healthcare professionals and nanotechnology enthusiasts, alike, which provides holistic knowledge on the subject in a single volume.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Cardiovascular Diseases and the Need for Nanomedicine and Regenerative Nanomedicine
- Introduction
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 2 Nanomedicinal Aspects in Cardiovascular Diseases
- Introduction
- Advances of Nanomedicine for Diagnosis of Cvds
- Nanoparticles for Mri
- Nanoparticles for Positron Emitting Tomography (Pet)
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 3 Role of Nanomedicine in the Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Diseases
- Introduction
- Liposomes
- Polymeric Nanoparticles
- Nanotechnology in Biomaterials
- Micelles
- Dendrimers
- Nanotechnology in Diagnostic Imaging
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 4 Nanotechnology-Based Molecular Imaging In Cardiovascular Disease
- Introduction
- Microbubble Based Imaging
- Nanoparticle Mediated Computed Tomography
- Nanoparticles for Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Nanoparticle-Based Nuclear Imaging
- Nanoparticles for Blood Pool Imaging
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 5 Nanocarriers for Therapeutics Delivery of Cardiovascular Disease
- Introduction
- Passive Targeting
- Active Targeting
- Nanocarriers for Therapeutics Delivery in Cvds
- Polymeric Nanomedicine
- Liposomes
- Dendrimers
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 6 Nanocarriers for Theranostics Delivery of Cardiovascular Diseases
- Introduction
- Theranostics in Nanomedicinal Research
- Nanocarriers for Theranostics Delivery of Cvd
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Minimizing Reperfusion Injury in Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Thrombosis Treatments
- Vascular Injury and Stenosis Inhibition
- Inhibiting Restenosis
- Stabilizing High-Risk Atherosclerotic Plaques
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 7 Nanocarriers for Biologicals Delivery to Cardiovascular System
- Introduction
- Sirna Based Applications
- Microrna Based Applications
- Dna Based Applications
- Concluding Remarks
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 8 Ethics and Regulations for Cardiovascular Diseases
- Introduction
- General Ethical Implications
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 9 Biomaterials for Cardiac Regeneration
- Introduction
- Types of Biomaterials
- Natural
- Metal-Based Biomaterials
- Ceramics-Based Biomaterials
- Polymer-Based Biomaterials
- Composites-Based Biomaterials
- Application of Biomaterials
- Medical Implants
- Aiding in the Healing of Human Tissues
- Regeneration of Damaged Tissues
- Improve the Function or Correct Functional Abnormalities
- Correct Cosmetic Problems
- Aid in Detection and Treatment
- Drug Delivery System
- Biomaterial-Based Cardiac Regeneration Strategies
- Biomaterial Design Implication
- Mechanical Attributes
- Biological Properties
- Sterilizability
- Ease of Manufacturing
- Physical Properties
- Availability of Raw Material and Affordability of Final Product
- Extracellular Matrix as a Biomaterial and Its Role in Cardiac Development And
- Regeneration
- Biomaterials-Based Cardiac Regenerative Medicines: Future Approach
- Regenerative Medicines
- Injectable Hydrogels
- Cardiac Patches
- Bioresorbable Stents and Scaffolds
- Vascular Grafts
- Bioethical Aspects
- Biomaterials: Safety, Regulatory, and Ethical Issues
- Safety
- Regulatory
- Ethical Issues or Bioethics
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 10 Biomimetic Materials Design for Cardiac Tissue Regeneration
- Introduction
- Class of Biomaterials Used for Cardiac Tissue Regeneration
- Natural Biomaterials
- Synthetic Biomaterials
- Properties of Biomimetic Materials
- Particulate-Leaching Technique
- Solvent Casting
- Gas Foaming
- Sintering/Heat Molding
- Phase Separation
- Rapid Prototyping
- Freeze Casting
- Fiber Mesh
- Electrospinning
- Applications of Biomimetic Materials in Advancing Cardiac Tissue
- Regeneration with Emphasis on Nanotechnology
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 11 Nanotechnology-Based Direct Cardiac Reprogramming For Cardiac Regeneration
- Introduction
- Cardiac Regeneration and Limitations of Current Approaches For
- Cardiac Regeneration
- Variable Engraftment Rate of Transplanted Cells
- Teratoma Formation and Immune Rejection
- Direct Cardiac Reprogramming
- Direct In-Vivo Reprogramming
- Direct Cardiac Reprogramming in Human Fibroblasts
- Nanotechnological Approaches in Regenerative Medicine
- Stem Cells for Cardiac Regeneration
- Nanotechnology-Based Direct Cardiac Reprogramming
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 12 Smart Nanomaterials for Cardiac Regeneration Therapy 125
- Introduction
- Fatal Impact of Cardiovascular Diseases (Cvd)
- Current Treatment Strategies for Cvd and Their Limitations
- Importance of Tissue Regeneration in Cvd
- Nanotechnology and Cardiac Tissue Regeneration
- Smart Nanomaterials: Emerging Approach in Regeneration
- Therapy
- Future Perspective of Cardiac Clinical Therapy
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 13 Stem Cell Engineering Ability to Promote Cardiac Regenerative Activity
- Introduction
- Stem Cells in Cardiac Regenerative Therapy
- The Need of Stem Cell Engineering for Better Cardiac
- Regeneration
- Role of Nanotechnology in Stem Cell Engineering
- Stem Cells Labelling
- Ultrasound-Based Delivery of Stem Cells
- Scaffolds for Stem Cells Delivery
- Future Directions
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Subject Index
Author
- Fahima Dilnawaz
- Zeenat Iqbal
