Biomedical Engineering Handbook

Biomedical engineering is the field concerned with the application of engineering design and principles for developing diagnostic, therapeutic and monitoring applications for use in healthcare. It encompasses a number of sub-disciplines with immense medical applications, chief among which are bioinformatics, biomechanics, biomaterials science, neural engineering, tissue engineering, etc. Biomedical engineering has evolved over the years in response to advancements in science and technology. Effective devices for diagnosing and treating diseases, or for rehabilitating, alleviating and compensating for disabilities or injuries are developed and modified owing to advances in biomedical engineering. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in the field of biomedical engineering. It presents this complex subject in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in this field.