Degenerative processes in bioprosthetic mitral valves in juvenile pigs

Degenerative processes in bioprosthetic mitral valves in juvenile pigs

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Glutaraldehyde-treated bioprosthetic heart valves are commonly used for replacement of diseased heart valves. However, calcification and wear limit their durability, and the development of new and improved bioprosthetic valve designs...

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Main Authors: Pedersen Torben B, Funder Jonas A, Honge Jesper L, Kronborg Mads B, Hasenkam J Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Mitral valve
glutaraldehyde
porcine model
calcification
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/6/1/72

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