Browsing Mechanical, Manufacturing & Biomedical Eng by Subject "Pericardium"
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A Biomechanical and Microstructural Analysis of Bovine and Porcine Pericardium for Use in Bioprosthetic Heart Valves
(2021)Background: Animal-derived pericardium is a key material that enables the successful clinical use of bioprosthetic heart valves. Recently, transcatheter heart valves have placed more emphasis on the enhancement of this ... -
Collagen fibre orientation and dispersion govern ultimate tensile strength, stiffness and the fatigue performance of bovine pericardium
(2019)The durability of bovine pericardium leaflets employed in bioprosthetic heart valves (BHVs) can significantly limit the longevity of heart valve prostheses. Collagen fibres are the dominant load bearing component of bovine ...