Prosthesis-patient mismatch
Prosthesis-patient mismatch (PPM) is present when the effective orifice area of the inserted prosthetic valve is too small in relation to body size. Its main hemodynamic consequence is to generate higher than expected gradients through normally functioning prosthetic valves. The purpose of this revi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Magdi Yacoub Institute
2011-04-01
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| Series: | Global Cardiology Science & Practice |
| Online Access: | http://www.qscience.com/doi/pdf/10.5339/ahcsps.2011.7 |