A Numerical Analysis of Pressure Pulsation Characteristics Induced by Unsteady Blood Flow in a Bileaflet Mechanical Heart Valve
The leaflet vibration phenomenon in bileaflet mechanical heart valves (BMHVs) can cause complications such as hemolysis, leaflet damage, and valve fracture. One of the main reasons for leaflet vibration is the unsteady blood flow pressure pulsation induced by turbulent flow instabilities. In this st...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-04-01
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| Series: | Processes |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/7/4/232 |