Key result
A mathematical model demonstrated that both the angle of inclination and the radius of curvature of a cylindrical leaflet were reduced with increased leaflet length or decreased aortic diameter.
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Mathematical model of a cylindrical leaflet and experimental observations in porcine bioprosthetic heart…
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Preclinical
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May inform bioprosthetic leaflet design parameters; leaves open validation in clinical implants.
A mathematical model successfully predicts geometrical changes in aortic valve leaflets under varying boundary conditions, which may help optimize the design and preparation of bioprosthetic heart valves.
Fisher et al. (1992) studied Abnormal geometry and function in heart valve leaflets. Mathematical model of cylindrical leaflet geometry was evaluated on Changes in geometry of a cylindrical leaflet (angle of inclination and radius of curvature). A mathematical model demonstrated that both the angle of inclination and the radius of curvature of a cylindrical leaflet were reduced with increased leaflet length or decreased aortic diameter.
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