Objective The optimal conduit for valve-sparing aortic root replacement is still debated, with
several conduit variations available, ranging from straight tubular grafts to Valsalva grafts …

Romanesque and Gothic are two types of deformed aortic arch geometries after surgical
repair of coarctation of the aorta. The abnormal arch geometry and hemodynamics are …

Purpose Accurate patient-specific phantoms for device testing or endovascular treatment
planning can be 3D printed. We expand the applicability of this approach for cardiovascular …

OBJECTIVES Selection of a surgical aortic valve (SAV) bioprosthesis model for the
treatment of aortic valve disease remains controversial. The aim of this study was to …

We studied a control method of rotary blood pumps (RBPs), which is called as the cardiac
beat synchronization (CBS) system. Usually, RBPs operate at constant target rotational …

Objective. Phonocardiography has recently gained popularity in low-cost and remote
monitoring, including passive fetal heart monitoring. The development of methods which …

Balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV), a minimally invasive procedure to alleviate aortic valve
stenosis, commonly employs rapid ventricular pacing (RVP) for balloon stabilization …

Bioprosthetic valves are widely used for aortic valve replacements for patients with severe
aortic diseases. However, tissue-engineered leaflets normally deteriorate over time due to …

Although prosthetic heart valves have saved many lives, the search for a living substitute
continues with the aid of tissue engineering. Much progress has been made so far, but the …

The ability to measure blood flow directly and continuously is of significant interest in many
medical specialities. In cardiology, these measurements can be of critical importance to …