Background and objective Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has significantly
transformed the management of aortic valve (AV) diseases, presenting a minimally invasive …

The remarkable mechanical properties of nickel-titanium (NiTi) shape memory alloy,
particularly its super-elasticity, establish it as the material of choice for fabricating self …

Self-expandable transcatheter aortic valves (TAVs) elastically resume their initial shape
when implanted without the need for balloon inflation by virtue of the nickel–titanium (NiTi) …

The personalized applications of 3D printing in interventional cardiology and cardiac
surgery represent a transformative paradigm in the management of structural heart …

Abstract Background and Objectives: Structural Valve Deterioration (SVD) is the main
limiting factor to the long-term durability of the bioprosthetic valves used for Transcatheter …

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has become a key treatment for severe aortic
stenosis, especially for patients unsuitable for surgery. Since its introduction in 2002, TAVI …

Fibro-calcific aortic valve (AV) diseases are characterized by calcium growth or
accumulation of fibrosis in the AV tissues. Fibrocalcific aortic stenosis (FAS) rises specifically …

Cardiovascular stents are indispensable medical devices used to treat vessel-related issues
such as atherosclerotic plaque. In the past, stents were mainly made of materials like …

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and thoracic endovascular aortic repair
(TEVAR) are minimally invasive procedures for treating aortic valves and diseases. Finite …

Abstract Background and Objective The conventional valve stents that are cylindrical in
shape will become elliptical when implanted in bicuspid aortic valve, thereby reducing the …