High-Resolution Measurements of Leakage Flow Inside the Hinge of a Large-scale Bileaflet Mechanical Heart Valve Hinge Model

ConclusionsThe scale-up approach provided new insight into the nature of the hinge flow and enhanced understanding of its complexity. This study revealed flow features that may induce blood element damage.

Source: Cardiovascular Engineering and Technology - June 23, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research