A chronological history of heart valve prostheses to offer perspectives of their limitations

Prosthetic heart valves (PHV) have been studied for around 70 years. They are the best alternative to save the life of patients with cardiac valve diseases. However, current PHVs may still cause significant disadvantages to patients. In general, native heart valves show complex structures and reprod...

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Main Authors: Raquel Ahnert Aguiar Evangelista, Ana Luiza Resende Pires, Breno Valentim Nogueira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1533421/full