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Human aortic valve geometry directly influences its function, deformation, and performance, motivating the development of 3-D Finite Element Models from patient-specific imaging data.
The study outlines a methodology for generating patient-specific 3D finite element models of human aortic valves using medical imaging data to evaluate function and deformation.
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Patient-specific aortic valve models may enable individualized assessment; leaves open prospective validation before clinical use.
Considering the geometry of the human aortic valve as one of the key factors influencing directly on its function, deformation and performance, we focus on the generation of 3‐D Finite Element Models (FEMs) of these valves under healthy and diseased conditions from patient‐specific geometries extracted from medical imaging data.
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