Abstract: The closing behavior of mechanical heart valves is dependent on the design of the valve and its housing, the valve composition, and the environment in which the valve is placed. One innovative ...

Abstract: Cavitation is known to cause blood element damage and may introduce gaseous emboli into the cerebral circulation, increasing the patient’s risk of stroke. Discovering methods to reduce the ...

Abstract: Hemolysis and thrombosis are among the most detrimental effects associated with mechanical heart valves. The strength and structure of the flows generated by the closure of mechanical heart ...