Computational modelling of the mitral valve and pericardium patch bioreactor for mitral valve repair

Heart valve replacement or repair has become an increasingly popular surgical intervention for chronic heart valve disease. The mitral valve's complex geometry and integration into the left ventricle make repair to the valve's parts more attractive than total valve replacement. This study...

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Main Author: Roberts, Nicholas
Published: University of Leeds 2011
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.581949