Altered Hemodynamics in the Embryonic Heart Affects Outflow Valve Development
Cardiac valve structure and function are primarily determined during early development. Consequently, abnormally-formed heart valves are the most common type of congenital heart defects. Several adult valve diseases can be backtracked to abnormal valve development, making it imperative to completely...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2308-3425/2/2/108 |