Influence on fluid dynamics of coronary artery outlet angle variation in artificial aortic root prosthesis
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Because of higher life expectancy, the number of elderly patients today with degenerative aortic diseases is on the increase. Often artificial aortic roots are needed to replace the native tissue. This surgical procedure requires re-...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-02-01
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Series: | BioMedical Engineering OnLine |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedical-engineering-online.com/content/7/1/9 |