History and design of artificial heart valves

García, M.M.

Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico 73(11): 567-573

1981


ISSN/ISBN: 0004-4849
PMID: 7039637
Document Number: 701142
A review of the history and design of prosthetic cardiac valves is presented. Special emphasis is given to the best known caged ball, disc and tilting disc artificial valves used for the replacement of diseased mitral and aortic valves. Some information in regard to tissue valves is also included.

Document emailed within 1 workday
Secure & encrypted payments

History and design of artificial heart valves