Numerical Simulation of Mechanical Mitral Heart Valve Closure

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An in-vitro investigation of prosthetic heart valve cavitation in blood.

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Mechanical failure of the Björk-Shiley valve. Updated follow-up and considerations on prophylactic rereplacement.

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Cavitation damage of pyrolytic carbon in mechanical heart valves.

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