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      Mechanical heart valves; biological valves; valve design; valve performance

    • Abstract

       

      Artificial heart valves are engineered devices used for replacing diseased or damaged natural valves of the heart. Most commonly used for replacement are mechanical heart valves and biological valves. This paper briefly outlines the evolution, designs employed, materials being used,. and important factors that affect the performance of mechanical heart valves. The clinical performance of mechanical heart valves is also addressed. Efforts made in India in the development of mechanical heart valves are also discussed.

    • Author Affiliations

       

      Kalyani Nair1 C V Muraleedharan1 G S Bhuvaneshwar1

      1. Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 012, India

    • Dates

       
      Published
      8 June 2003

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