Dynamic analysis of leaflet stresses and application to heart valve design.
The problem is approached using an approximate and simple variational procedure. A comparison with results obtained by means of the finite element method reveals that the analytical solution is convenient from a practical engineering viewpoint. It is hoped that biomedical researchers and designers will find the present approach useful when dealing with more complex structural dynamic situations.
Laura
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Institute of Applied Mechanics, Puerto Belgrano Naval Base, Argentina.
Rossi
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Bambill de Rossit
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D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D008433:Mathematics; D008955:Models, Cardiovascular; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013314:Stress, Mechanical