| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10432403 | Journal of Biomechanics | 2014 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This study quantifies the influence of oval expansion of transcatheter heart valve prostheses on their hydrodynamic performance. While slight ovalities were well tolerated by a self-expanding prosthesis, more significant ovality led to worsening of prosthesis function and regurgitation.
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Authors
Maximilian Kuetting, Alexander Sedaghat, Marc Utzenrath, Jan-Malte Sinning, Christoph Schmitz, Jan Roggenkamp, Nikos Werner, Thomas Schmitz-Rode, Ulrich Steinseifer,