Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4761157 | Pathology | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Bioprosthetic heart valves in VADs show significant changes which appear to correlate with duration post-implantation. These changes suggest that haemodynamic forces and the inflammatory reaction may play a significant role in the long-term durability of the porcine bioprostheses in these devices.
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Authors
Nasir A. Khan, Jagdish Butany, Taylor Zhou, Heather J. Ross, Vivek Rao,