Patient-Specific Simulation Model for Investigating the Impact of Aortic Valve Prostheses on Blood Flow
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Between 1998 and 2004 approximately 400,000 people died in Germany from cardiovascular disease, with heart valve disease playing a significant role. Heart valve disease can lead to stenoses or insufficiency. In 2006, heart valve operations nationwide increased to 20,000. The implantation of heart valves demands great skill and experience of the heart surgeon. To date, location of implantation was selected so to provide best possible perfusion of the coronary arteries. Currently, no suitable tool has been available for the clinician to appreciate efficiency of implantation pre-operative.
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