Bioprosthetic Heart Valves: Impact of Implantation on Biomaterials. (12th March 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Singhal, Pooja; Luk, Adriana; Butany, Jagdish
• Other Names: Foster J. Academic Editor.; Letourneur D. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: ISRN biomaterials. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-03-12
• Subjects: Biomedical materials -- Periodicals; 610.28
• DOI: 10.5402/2013/728791
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2314-4025

Abstract

Abstract : Prosthetic heart valves are commonly used in the treatment of valvular heart disease. Mechanical valves are more durable than the bioprosthetic valves; however, the need for long-term anticoagulant therapy renders them unsuitable for some patient groups. In this paper we discuss the different types and models of bioprosthesis, and in particular, pericardial bioprosthesis. We also discuss the preimplantation preparation processes, as well as their postimplantation changes and modes of failure.