Current and advanced prostheses for cardiac valvular replacement and reconstruction surgery.
The purpose of this communication is to provide an overview of modern cardiac valvular devices for replacement and reconstruction used worldwide, as well as innovative technologies and devices poised to improve clinical performance.
Jamieson
W R Eric
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University Heart Centre, St Paul's Hospital, Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre, Vancouver, Canada.
D001705:Bioprosthesis; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation; D006801:Humans; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D015607:Stents