Population
Three computational models of bileaflet mechanical heart valve hinge designs constructed from micro-computed…
Comparison
Pulsatile three-dimensional hinge flow… vs Comparison among the three different hinge designs
Design
Preclinical
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Hinge geometry optimization may reduce thromboembolic potential in mechanical valves; hypothesis-generating and requires in vivo validation before clinical consideration.
Computational fluid dynamics simulations demonstrate that smooth, streamlined hinge surfaces in bileaflet mechanical heart valves may reduce thromboembolic complication potential.
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