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Proper Orthogonal Decomposition Analysis of the Flow Downstream of a Dysfunctional Bileaflet Mechanical Aortic Valve.

Author(s): Darwish A, Di Labbio G, Saleh W, Kadem L

PURPOSE: Aortic valve replacement remains the only viable solution for symptomatic patients with severe aortic valve stenosis. Despite their improved design and long history of successful operation, bileaflet mechanical heart valves are still associated wit...

Article GUID: 33469847
Impact of Mitral Regurgitation on the Flow in a Model of a Left Ventricle.

Author(s): Papolla C, Darwish A, Kadem L, Rieu R

PURPOSE: Mitral regurgitation (MR) is the second most common valve disease in industrialized countries. Despite its high prevalence, little is known about its impact on the flow dynamics in the left ventricle (LV). Because of the interdependence between val...

Article GUID: 33000444