Effect of storage on tensile properties of natural heart valve tissue

Aortic homograft valves are the preferred choice of replacement valve in aortic valve replacement procedures. The major drawback to their use is their availability. This project addressed two of the methods by which availability can be increased by assessing mechanical properties of the valves. Most...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mohammad, Sophia Nishat
Published: University of Surrey 1994
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.259563