New Elsevier Book Presents Broad Range of Cardiova

CAMBRIDGE, MA --(Marketwired - March 17, 2017) - Elsevier , a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, today announced the publication of Plastics in Medical Devices for Cardiovascular Applications by Ajay Padsalgikar. The book enables designers of new cardiovascular medical devices to make decisions about the kind of plastics needed to manufacture each device by explaining the property requirements of various applications in this area, including artificial valves, lead insulation, balloons and vascular grafts. Elsevier also announced the publication of four additional plastics and polymers books.

Plastics in Medical Devices for Cardiovascular Applications describes which materials can be used for each application, and why each is appropriate, leading to the design of better tools and processes. It allows designers to improve device performance and comply with regulations by selecting the best material for each application.

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Dr. Ajay Padsalgikar is a chief scientist at St. Jude Medical, one of world's leading companies in the manufacture of cardiovascular devices. He has spent the last 18 years working in the field of plastics and polyurethanes, 12 of which have been in the field of medical plastics. Dr. Padsalgikar has extensive experience in the application of polymers in the manufacture of medical devices in the cardiovascular field. As Chief Scientific Officer at AorTech Biomaterials, he worked with various medical device manufacturers in the cardiovascular space, obtaining a first-hand feel of the devices and the important properties of plastics necessary to fulfil the requirements of the application. Dr. Padsalgikar has a Ph.D. in polymer science from Clemson University, SC.

The five new plastics and polymers titles are:

• Plastics in Medical Devices for Cardiovascular Applications by Ajay Padsalgikar
• Rheology: Concepts, Methods, and Applications, Third Edition by Alexander Ya, Malkin and Avraam I. Isayev
• Databook of Plasticizers, Second Edition by Anna Wypych
• Handbook of Plasticizers, Third Edition by George Wypych
• Handbook of Odors in Plastic Materials, Second Edition by George Wypych

In order to meet content needs in plastics and polymers, Elsevier uses proprietary tools to identify the gaps in coverage of the topics. Editorial teams strategically fill those gaps with content written by key influencers in the field, giving students, faculty and researchers the content they need to answer challenging questions and improve outcomes. These new books, which will educate the next generation of plastics and polymers engineers and researchers, and provide critical foundational content for information professionals, are key examples of how Elsevier is enabling science to drive innovation.

Note for Editors Only credentialed media can request eBook review copies by email, sciencereviewcopies@elsevier.com

About Elsevier Elsevier is a global information analytics company that helps institutions and professionals progress science, advance healthcare and improve performance for the benefit of humanity. Elsevier provides digital solutions and tools in the areas of strategic research management, R&D performance, clinical decision support, and professional education; including ScienceDirect , Scopus , ClinicalKey and Sherpath . Elsevier publishes over 2,500 digitized journals, including The Lancet and Cell , more than 35,000 e-book titles and many iconic reference works, including Gray's Anatomy . Elsevier is part of RELX Group , a world-leading provider of information and analytics to professionals and business customers, in a wide range of industries. www.elsevier.com

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