Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2875388 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The mechanical properties of the CorCap demonstrate directionality with greater stiffness circumferentially than longitudinally. Implantation of the CorCap clinically should take into account the directionality of the biomechanics to optimize ventricular restraint.
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Authors
Sam MD, Jonathan F. PhD, Liang PhD, Andrew MD, Aart MS, Mark B. MD, Julius M. PhD, Elaine E. MD,