Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
2880737 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
These findings demonstrate that a valve designed to reduce stress in the tissue, improve leaflet kinematics, with advanced antimineralization treatment, can exhibit superior calcification resistance in the mitral position of adolescent sheep. The trilobal geometry and independent leaflet suspension design, combined with an advanced tissue treatment, appears to be a promising breakthrough in the effort to develop a more durable and hemodynamically efficient bioprosthetic valve.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Authors
Willem MD, PhD, Bart MD, PhD, Geofrey PhD, Crystal MS, Ernie BS, Erik MD, PhD, Paul MD, PhD, Marie-Christine MD, PhD,