Fluid-structure interaction in heart valves

J. Hart, de, P.J.G. Schreurs, G.W.M. Peters, F.P.T. Baaijens

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Abstract

The deformation of the 3-D structural model was compared to the motion of the prototype valve, which was tested in a pulse duplicator that simulates the natural blood circulation. Results indicate that reinforced leaflet structures reduce peak stresses up to 60% in the weaker parts of the leaflet and have a major influence on the stress distribution in the leaflets. [5 Refs; In English]
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 1999 bioengineering conference : presented at Big Sky, Montana, June 16-29, 1999 [Summer bioengineering conference]
EditorsV.K. Goel
Place of PublicationNew York
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
ISBN (Print)0-7918-1611-7
Publication statusPublished - 1999

Publication series

NameBED
Volume42

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