Carpentier pericardial valve.
The Carpentier-Edwards pericardial valve is significantly modified in design from other porcine valves. This article gives a brief history of the development of the porcine valve, describes various biologic valve models, and compares the hemodynamic data and durability of these valves.
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Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
D001705:Bioprosthesis; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D010496:Pericardium; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D013499:Surface Properties