Abstract
Edge-to-edge mitral valve repair consists in suturing the free edge of the leaflets to re-establish coaptation in prolapsing valves. The leaflets are frequently sutured at the middle and a double orifice valve is created. In order to study the hemodynamic implications, a parametric model of the left heart has been developed. Different valve areas and shapes have been investigated. Results show that the simplified Bernoulli formula provides a good estimation of the pressure drop and that the pressure drop may be predicted on the basis of the pre-operative geometric and hemodynamics data by means of customized models.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 565-570 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Biomechanical Engineering |
Volume | 123 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biophysics
- Biomedical Engineering