"Linking methodologies in engineering, medicine, biology, and physics, this reference clearly defines basic principles in image processing and biomechanics, the modeling of physiological processes, and bioelectric signal analysis for a solid understanding of devices and designs for improved functioning of the human body-including cutting-edge discussions of tissue engineering applications such as skin equivalents, cardiovascular components, bone regrowth, muscle tissue, and the regeneration of nerves. The author also discusses technologies at the forefront of cardiac care including total artificial hearts, left ventricular assist devices, defibrillators, pacemakers, and stents, as well as issues related to minimally invasive and robotic surgery, next-generation imaging devices, nanomotors, and nanodevices"--Provided by publisher
Contents
Part I. System Physiology, Transport Processes, Cell Physiology, and the Cardiovascular System: 1. A Systems Approach to Physiology -- 2. Modeling of Physiological Processes -- 3. Cell Physiology and Transport -- 4. Principles and Biomedical Applications of Hemodynamics -- 5. The Cardiovascular System -- Part II. Signal Processing: 6. Biomedical Signal Processing -- 7. Fourier Series -- 8. DSP System Level Concepts and Digital Filter Implementations -- 9. Techniques and Examples for Physiological Signal Processing -- Part III. Biomechanics: 10. Biomechanics: Bone -- 11. Structure and Function of Musculoskeletal Tissues, Connective Tissue, and Spine -- Part IV. Capstone Design: 12. Biomedical Engineering and Design -- 13. A Capstone Design Curriculum for Biomedical Engineers -- Appendix A: Selected Reference Values -- Appendix B: The Continuity Equation and the Equations of Motion in Several Coordinate Systems -- Appendix C: Frequency Components of Pressure Wave -- Index
