Numerical simulation of the functionality of a stent structure for venous valve prostheses

Numerical simulation of the functionality of a stent structure for venous valve prostheses

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a common disease characterized by impaired venous drainage leading to congestion in the lower limbs. Currently, there are no artificial or biological venous valve prostheses commercially available. Previous minimally invasive design concepts failed to achieve su...

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Main Authors: Schubert Julia, Schümann Kerstin, Kischkel Sabine, Schmidt Wolfram, Grabow Niels, Stiehm Michael, Pfensig Sylvia, Schmitz Klaus-Peter, Keiler Jonas, Wree Andreas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2019-09-01
Series:Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering
Subjects:
finite-element analysis
venous valve prosthesis
venous material model
Online Access:http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/cdbme.2019.5.issue-1/cdbme-2019-0120/cdbme-2019-0120.xml?format=INT

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