Flow-related clot deposition around artificial heart valves and its analysis by ultrasound

The principle objectives of this study were to investigate deposition around test objects of a more complex geometry than bodies of revolution, using ultrasound, whilst over coming some of the problems previously encountered with ultrasonic imaging. Development of a new deaeration system reduced the...

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Main Author: Curtis, Corinna Briony Anne
Published: University of Edinburgh 2001
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.649045